Ford's The Modern Theologians : An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918 (Paperback, 4 ed)

Captures the multiple voices of Christian theology in a diverse and interconnected world through in-depth studies of representative figures and overviews of key movements

Providing an unparalleled overview of the subject, The Modern Theologians provides an indispensable guide to the diverse approaches and perspectives within Christian theology from the early twentieth century to the present. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar and explores the development and trajectory of modern theology while presenting critical accounts of a broad range of relevant topics and representative thinkers.

The fourth edition of The Modern Theologians is fully updated to provide readers with a clear picture of the broad spectrum and core concerns of modern Christian theology worldwide. It offers new perspectives on key twentieth-century figures and movements from different geographical and ecclesial contexts. There are expanded sections on theological dialogue with non-Christian traditions, and on Christian theology's engagement with the arts and sciences. A new section explores theological responses to urgent global challenges - such as nationalism, racism, and the environmental crisis.

Providing the next generation of theologians with the tools needed to take theological conversations forward, The Modern Theologians:

• Explores Christian theology's engagement with multiple ways of knowing across diverse approaches and traditions
• Combines introductions to key modern theologians and coverage of the major movements within contemporary theology
• Identifies common dynamics found across theologies to enable cross-contextual comparisons
• Positions individual theologians in geographical regions, trans-local movements, and ecclesial contexts
• Features new and revised chapters written by experts in particular movements, topics, and individuals

Providing in-depth critical evaluation and extensive references to further readings and research, Ford's The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918, Fourth Edition, remains an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Theology and Religious Studies, such as Introduction to Christian Theology, Systematic Theology, Modern Theology, and Modern Theologians.

It is also an invaluable resource for researchers, those involved in various forms of Christian ministry, teachers of religious studies, and general readers engaged in independent study.

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Provides an unparalleled account of the multiple voices of Christian theology

Through in-depth studies of representative figures and broad overviews of key movements, Ford’s The Modern Theologians explores Christian theology’s engagement with multiple ways of knowing across diverse approaches and traditions. Covering Christian theology from the early twentieth century to the present, this edition provides the next generation of theologians with the tools and concepts needed to take interdisciplinary conversations forward.

Throughout the book, world-renowned theologians identify common dynamics found across theologies to enable comparisons of different geographical regions, trans-local movements, and ecclesial contexts. In-depth chapters explore the development and trajectory of modern theology and provide critical evaluation of topics such as Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, Christianity’s relations to non-Christian religious traditions, and theories concerning human flourishing.

Now in its fourth edition, Ford’s The Modern Theologians is fully updated to reflect the broad spectrum and core concerns of Christian theology in today’s interconnected world. The authors provide new insights into Christian theology’s conversations with other academic disciplines, emerging issues within theology in the global South, current challenges such as nationalism, secularism, the environmental crisis, and much more.

With extensive references to further readings and research, Ford’s The Modern Theologians remains an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, academic researchers, clergy, teachers of religious studies, and general readers alike.