The position and understanding of theology as an academic discipline has seen fissures breaking open, theological discourse appears to have largely lost its intellectual and cultural relevance. The reflective and interpretive functions of theology are trivialities to socio-political minds, even at times of crises. They are even superficially perceived as ideological spaces of solace rather than recognised for their predictive capabilities that can support us in navigating change, resistance and protest. It requires vision and action to open up new ways of (re)thinking theology that reflect current and future realities.
LIMINA 6:1 presents twelve different perspectives on theology’s future potential as an academic discipline in response to changing societal, academic and ecclesial circumstances.
Published: 2023-05-12