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 traditionsCombines introductions to key modern theologians and coverage of the major movements within contemporary theologyIdentifies common dynamics found across theologies to enable cross-contextual comparisonsPositions individual theologians in geographical regions, trans-local movements, and ecclesial contextsFeatures 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.

Notes on Contributors vii
Acknowledgments xi
List of Modern Theologians xiii
Introduction 1
Rachel Muers and Ashley Cocksworth
Section A The Modern Theologians in Their Contexts 9
Part I Geographical Contexts 11
1 African Theology 13
Elias Kifon Bongmba
2 African Women's Theology 28
Esther Mombo
3 Latin American Liberation Theology 39
Rebecca S. Chopp, Ethna Regan, and David Tombs
4 Gustavo Gutiérrez 53
O. Ernesto Valiente
5 Twentieth-Century Theology in North America 65
K. Healan Gaston
6 James H. Cone 81
Anthony G. Reddie
7 Rosemary Radford Ruether 92
Lilian Calles Barger
8 Paul Tillich 103
Rachel Sophia Baard
9 The Niebuhrs 114
Joshua Mauldin
10 Western Europe 125
Philip G. Ziegler
11 Karl Barth 140
Hanna Reichel
12 Karl Rahner 152
Karen Kilby
13 Hans Urs von Balthasar 162
Mark McInroy
14 Dietrich Bonhoeffer 175
Eleanor McLaughlin
15 South Asia 189
Felix Wilfred
16 Korea 205
Sung Bihn Yim
17 China 218
Alexander Chow
Part II Ecclesial Contexts 231
18 Catholic Theology after Vatican II 233
Paul D. Murray
19 Pentecostal Theology 251
Sammy Alfaro
20 Ecumenical Theology 264
Odair Pedroso Mateus
21 Evangelical Theology 278
Sung Wook Chung
22 Anglican Theology 291
Joseph D. Galgalo and Jenny Leith
23 Orthodox Theology 303
Paul Ladouceur and Brandon Gallaher
Part III Theological Movements 323
24 Feminist Theology 325
Karen O'Donnell
25 Postcolonial Theologies 337
Susan Abraham
26 Queer Theology 350
Patrick S. Cheng
27 Postliberal Theology 364
Ben Fulford
Part IV Practices of Engagement 379
28 Practical and Pastoral Theology 381
Katie Cross
29 Philosophy and Theology 395
Nicholas Adams
30 Biblical Interpretation 409
Susannah Ticciati
31 Spirituality and Theology 422
Andrew Prevot
32 Liturgical Theology 434
Stephen Burns
Section B Contemporary Theology and Its Challenges 447
Part V Theology, Arts, and Sciences 449
33 Theology and Music 451
Jeremy S. Begbie
34 Theology and Literature 464
Kevin Hart
35 Theology and Popular Culture 476
Clive Marsh
36 Theology and Film 489
Jolyon Mitchell
37 Theology and the Visual Arts 505
Chloë Reddaway
38 Theology and the Physical Sciences 520
David Wilkinson
39 Theology and the Biological Sciences 533
Celia Deane-Drummond
40 Theology and the Social Sciences 546
Luke Bretherton
Part VI Theology Between Faiths 559
41 Judaism 561
Randi Rashkover
42 Islam 574
Joshua Ralston
43 Buddhism 588
Michael Barnes
44 Hinduism 601
Julius Lipner
45 Theology and Religious Plurality 615
Jenny Daggers
Part VII Theology Facing Contemporary Challenges 631
46 Theology and Capitalism 633
Devin Singh
47 Theology and Race 647
Brian Bantum
48 Theology and (Neo)Nationalism 660
Ulrich Schmiedel
49 Theology and Ecological Destruction 674
Ernst M. Conradie
Index 687