This practical handbook guides readers through the various tools, methods of analysis and research skills needed for studying local churches. It is aimed at final year undergraduates, Masters level st
Resulting from the first World Forum on liberation theology that took place in 2005 in Brazil, this book includes discussions of the themes of liberation, ecumenical differences, inter-religious commi
Outlines the main themes, sets the context of Asia Minor and explains the concept of the Heavenly perspective. This book examines questions of inter-textuality and the different genres of writing foun
Provides an introduction to global Christianity from 1700 to the mid 20th C. This book aims to help students understand the processes, movements and individuals who have contributed to making the cont
Transsexual, transgendered and intersex people have become increasingly more visible since the 1990s, but the churches have been slow to recognize their lives and their contributions to theology and
The SCM Reader: Christian Doctrine is a volume of selected readings from the whole period of Christian history. Nine chapters cover each of the main Christian doctrines. Each chapter begins with a sho
The Grandeur of Reason is the most spectacular Veritas volume to date. It presents a world-class cast of contributors debating the question of universalism. The Grandeur of Reason attempts to think t
Peter Manley Scott offers a theological and ethical reading of our postnatural situation. Due to the vigour of its re-engineering of the world by its technologies, western society has entered into a p
Brian Hebblethwaite is known throughout the theological world, due to the fact he has written on a wide variety of topics. Here the three key topics on which he has written in the past, are considered
The SCM Core Text: Christian Spirituality brings together biblical, historical and pastoral reflections on the nature of Christian spirituality within community. It is written for second and third ye
Addressing World Christianity in an introductory way, this title serves primarily as a guide to the history of Christianity in the century and as such examines theological issues that have often been