Contemporary Issues of Migration and Theology

The third volume seeks to discuss in depth some of the key issues that migration poses to World Christianity in the fields of constructive theology, ethics, spirituality, mission, ministry, inculturation, interreligious dialogue, and theological education. It will draw from liberational, postmodern, and postcolonial streams of thought. How can the discipline of theology within the area of World Christianity address the challenges that the globe faces as a result of frictions among people groups caused by migratory patterns? This volume will respond to the quandaries of globalization with combined interreligious, interdenominational, interdisciplinary, and intercontinental approaches to theologies of migration. It will provide various models that reconceptualize the urban 'center' in light of migrations' globalizing decentering patterns, including innovative methods of theological education.

Elaine Padilla is an assistant professor at the New York Theological SeminaryPeter C. Phan is the Ignacio Ellacuría Chair of Catholic Social Thought, Theology Department, Georgetown University