Theological Literacy in the Twenty-First Century

This volume presents a compendium of different perspectives by leading theological educators on what constitutes theological literacy in the twenty-first century. Structured around the key emphases that have shaped a traditional curriculum in theological education, these insightful essays explore the nature of theology, theology and institutional expression, the practice of hermeneutics in today's context, the rhetoric of theology, and the future of theological education. Throughout their essays, the contributors specifically address or draw from a wide range of confessional stances, making this book valuable to readers from every church tradition.Contributors: Ruth H. BersinAlkiviadis C. CalivasFrancis X.ClooneyCarrie DoehringWilliam Johnson EverettAnne FoerstThomas H. GroomeS. Mark HeimRaymond G. HelmickWalter C.Kaiser Jr.Jan Milic LochmanJohn E. MacInnisAlice MathewsBrian O. McDermottRobert C. NevilleAlvin PadillaRodney L.PetersenElisabeth Schussler FiorenzaFred D. Smith Jr.DavidTracyAndrew WallsWesley J. WildmanPetersen, Rodney L. is the author of 'Theological Literacy in the Twenty-First Century', published 2002 under ISBN 9780802849649 and ISBN 0802849644.