Fields of faith
Subtitle: theology and religious studies for the twenty-first century
By: edited by David F. Ford, Ben Quash and Janet Martin Soskice
Contributors: Ford, David, 1948-; Quash, Ben; Soskice, Janet Martin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: Religion -- Study and teaching (Higher); Theology -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Description: "How will the study of theology and the religions in higher education be shaped in the coming century? This book offers several different perspectives on this field of study with suggestions for a future in which theology and religious studies are pursued together. There are examples of the interplay of theology and religious studies with reference to a range of topics: God, love, scripture, worship, argument, reconciliation, friendship and justice. The contributors practise different disciplines within the field, often in combination, covering theology, philosophy, history, phenomenology, literary studies, hermeneutics, politics, ethics and law. Their specialisms embrace Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Indian religions, with particular focus on the field in Europe, the USA and South Africa. Recognising the significance of the religions and of higher education, the book explores what best practice can be adopted to fulfil responsibilities towards academic disciplines, the religions, and the societies of which they are part."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes