{"product_id":"theology-in-the-public-square-church-academy-and-nation-paperback-softback-9781405135108","title":"Theology in the Public Square; Church, Academy, and Nation (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405135108","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTheology in the Public Square\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eChurch, Academy, and Nation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A powerful and serious theological argument - essential reading for anyone who wants to think seriously about the future of universities in the west, and most especially, in these troubled times, about the relevance of the practice and study of religion to what the west may become.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePaul J. Griffiths\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Illinois  \u003cp\u003e\"In this timely work, Gavin D'Costa has caught the post-liberal\/post-conservative wave sweeping over English-language theology. Picking up on Alisdair MacIntyre's suggestion that a pluralism of rival universities would foster real difference better than pluralistic universities, he argues for a strong-case Catholic university. Such a university would require both ecclesial theology and theological religious studies. In this book, D'Costa performs both. His treatment of theology, its relation to prayer and exegesis, and its place in the university will energize readers who are tired of the same old theological thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWilliam L. Portier\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Dayton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGavin D'Costa (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405135108, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 December 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e262 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.4 x 1.8 cm, 0.463 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"D'Costa sets out his argument with clarity and skill … An important book, relevant not only for discussions about the future of theology in the academy but of religion in public life.\" (\u003ci\u003eTheology\u003c\/i\u003e)  \u003cp\u003e\"This is an important book and I hope augurs more interaction between out different Christian educational traditions.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Gospel and Our Culture\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A well argued book … D'Costa has an invaluable argument on the key place of theology within the life of a faith. (\u003ci\u003eAnvil\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A stimulating read … Contains absorbing views on a wide range of current issues such as identity, secularization, ethics and politics … A timely and relevant challenge for those involved with Church or university theology in today's religiously volatile world.\" (\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Public Theology\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis imaginative study rethinks the nature of theology and its role in universities.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe author sketches out a fascinating project using examples from US and UK institutions, whereby theology becomes a transformative force within universities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImagines what a Christian university, in which all disciplines have been theologized, would look like.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeds into discussions about the religious identity of denominationally-linked colleges and universities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForms part of a wider attempt to imagine a vital public role for theology that enables it to serve both the Church and the wider community.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003e1 Theology’s Babylonian Captivity in the Modern University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Babylon in the Church: United States and England.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cyrus Returns: Rebuilding the Temple in Babylon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Why Theologians Must Pray for Release from Exile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Engagement of Virtue: a Theological Religious Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Marriage of the Disciplines: Explorations on the Frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Theology: the Church at the Heart of the University Proclaiming the Word.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511739379992,"sku":"9781405135108","price":35.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405135108.jpg?v=1786609286","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/theology-in-the-public-square-church-academy-and-nation-paperback-softback-9781405135108","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}