A typical "Introduction to Theology" often emphasizes the viewpoints of Western, Eurocentric male theologians, sidelining the perspectives of other cultural and ethnic groups. These diverse voices are frequently relegated to footnotes or elective courses, allowing students from the dominant culture to graduate without exposure to alternative theological viewpoints. This imbalance reflects a notion of objectivity that favors Eurocentric perspectives, perpetuating the myth that these are more objective and legitimate. In ...
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A typical "Introduction to Theology" often emphasizes the viewpoints of Western, Eurocentric male theologians, sidelining the perspectives of other cultural and ethnic groups. These diverse voices are frequently relegated to footnotes or elective courses, allowing students from the dominant culture to graduate without exposure to alternative theological viewpoints. This imbalance reflects a notion of objectivity that favors Eurocentric perspectives, perpetuating the myth that these are more objective and legitimate. In reality, all theological perspectives are shaped by specific social, cultural, and historical contexts. Therefore, they are inherently contextual and subject to the experiences of their creators. Handbook of U.S. Theologies of Liberation addresses this imbalance by presenting Christian concepts from the vantage point of marginalized communities in the United States. It surveys various forms of liberation theology rooted in African American, Amerindian, Asian American, feminist, gay/lesbian, and Hispanic experiences. It's important to note that no single unified theological perspective emerges from these marginalized spaces; instead, there are numerous variations within and among these groups. The Contributors: God: JoAnne Marie Terrell Christ: Carter Heyward The Holy Spirit: Elizabeth Conde-Frazier Trinity: Luis G. Pedraja Church: Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas Anthropology: Andrea Smith Scripture: Miguel A. De La Torre Ethics: Darryl M. Trimiew Sin: Andrew Sung Park Spirituality: Karen Baker-Fletcher Eschatology: Luis N. Rivera-Pagan PART 2: CONTEXTUAL ESSAYS Latin American Liberation Theology: Phillip Berryman African Americans: Will Coleman Hispanics: Edwin David Aponte Asian Americans: Seung Ai Yang Black Theology: Dwight N. Hopkins Latino/a Theology: Justo L. Gonz???lez Asian American Theology: Fumitaka Matsuoka American Indian Traditions: Tink Tinker Feminist Theology: Karen K. Seat Lesbian and Gay Theologies: Daniel T. Spencer Theology of the Poor: Deborah W. Little Environmental Racism: Steven Bouma-Prediger Postcolonialism & Liberation: Musa W. Dube
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