Modern Theology: A Critical Introduction

This book offers a clear introduction to modern Christian theology and is accessible for undergraduates on a wide range of courses in theology and religious studies. The 'long nineteenth century¿ (1789-1914) saw enormous transformations of theology, and of thought about religion, that shaped the way both Christianity and 'religion¿ are understood today. Muers and Higton provide a clear guide, giving students a critical understanding of their own 'modern¿ assumptions, of the origins of the debates and the fields of study in which they are involved, and of major modern thinkers who are often more referred to and criticised than read or understood. The book covers: an historical account of eighteenth century thought, helping students to understand the relation between theological thought and its context key nineteen century thinkers, from Kant to Nietzsche, illustrating key ways in which their work has influenced contemporary theology key themes, including reading the Bible, Religion and Science, Feminism, Liberation Theology, Tradition, Relations with other religions, the problem of evil and postmodernism. Modern Theology also contains a glossary, timeline and annotated bibliographies.