Womanist theology is a feminist theology that was created starting in the midlate 1980s by a sector of black feminist academics from secular theological schools and universities. Radical feminist theology for the ocr rs specification. Theology of the multitude rowman and littlefield, 2012, with joerg rieger. It provides a solid foundation in the field and is best followed by more diverse and indepth reading. Meet the mother of african feminist theology sojourners. Asian feminist theology, shaped by such immense cultural and religious diversity, is pluralistic and multivocal, woven out of many separate strands. Specifically, you are expected to know about post christian theology as typified by mary daly as well as alternative christian theology in the work of pagels elaine. Introducing feminist theology and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Introducing feminist theology responds to the questions what is feminist theology. The cambridge companion to liberation theology liberation theology is widely referred to in discussions of politics and religion but not always adequately understood.
Candler to welcome two new faculty for spring 2020. Analyzing emerging themes and issues in afrian, latin american, and asian feminist theology through studying the works of important figures such as mercy amba oduyoye, elsa tamez, ivone gebara, chung hyun kyung, and kwok puilan. What is feminist theology feminist theology feminist. Experiencing god in a multireligious colonial context. It links developments in curriculum and pedagogy to the theoretical and political changes that occurred within feminist thought and practice during that period. Kwoks research focuses on asian feminist theology and postcolonial theology. Contextual theologies have developed from a number of perspectives including feminist theology, black theology, womanist theology, latin american liberation theology, and asian american theology and a wide variety of academic and general introductions exist to examine each one. Buy introducing asian feminist theology introductions in feminist theology by kwok puilan isbn. Theology of the multitude with joerg rieger, introducing asian feminist theology, discovering the bible in the nonbiblical world and others. Introducing asian feminist theology bloomsbury publishing. In an era of heightened awareness of womens consciousness of themselves as women, sources of and about women that have long gone unnoticed or were at best pushed to the periphery are moved to the center and are the focus of christian theology to which the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Introducing feminist theology womens alliance for theology.
Kwok puilan, the emergence of asian feminist consciousness of culture and theology, in we dare to dream. The term feminism itself is subject to many different interpretations, with varying levels of biblical support. There is no one way of doing asian feminist theology, and asian feminist theologians in recent years have increasingly paid attention to their differences and not just their commonalities. Please note, there are themes within feminism that the bible strongly endorses.
Feminist theology, however, presents a number of major problems. The pilgrim press, chapter 6, where mananzans and fabellas contribution to theological debates is summarized. She has written or edited 20 books in english and chinese, including occupy religion. The image of the serpent, because of its association with life, rejuvenation, fertility, and regeneration, was a symbol of immortality. Within the umbrella of feminist theology there are an amazing range of conversations on a wide variety of subjects. Asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending those involved in the process include community organizers, theological students, church leaders and social activists, among whom even the concept feminism assumes many definitions and substitutes. Asian feminist theology drew theological school drew. Rosemary radford ruethersallie mcfague rolf bouma, 1997 feminist theology. An introduction to womanist biblical interpretation by nyasha junior, sexuality and the black church. Introducing feminist theology by beck, shawn sanford. The filipino catholic nun as transnational feminist. Introducing asian feminist theology aims to open the eyes of readers in the western world to the diversified cultures of asian countries and the various methodologies employed by asian feminist theologians.
See also virginia fabella, contextualization and asian womens christology, lecture presented at ewha womens university, korea, september 7, 1994. Popular feminist womanist theology books goodreads. In an era of heightened awareness of womens consciousness of themselves as women, sources of and about women that have long gone unnoticed or were at best pushed to the periphery are moved to the center and are the focus of christian theology to which the important adjective. Feminist reflection within a religious tradition is usually first sparked by womens resentment of their secondary and peripheral status in all the worlds major religious traditions. A comparison and contrast of womanist and feminist theology. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology westminster john knox, 2005. Introducing asian feminist theology by kwok puilan. Feminist theology especially ruether, rosemary radford.
Introducing feminist theology serves as a superb introduction to various strands of feminist thought from divergent cultures, countries, and social contexts. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The goodspeed lecture welcomes rita brock, nami kim and gale yee presenting asian and asian american feminist theology and biblical scholarship. A critical study of the challenges and the contributions of third world feminist theologians to the theological discipline. Posted on april 14, 2017 april 14, 2017 by nulll23 in this awfully short work, kwok puilan, one of the most prominent asian feminist theologians of our time, surveys various asian feminist theologies. A recipient of presidential award for excellence in teaching at duquesne 1995, she is the author of numerous articles in the area of feminist theology, ecofeminism, and science and religion. Jun 01, 2001 the second edition of this highly popular introduction includes a new preface and each chapter has been revised to keep it as uptodate as possible. Cole professor of christian theology and spirituality. Therefore, there is no such thing as a singular feminist theology in a pluralistic world. This book introduces readers to the diverse field of feminist studies on the hebrew bible.
One way of highlighting these commonalities is to trace the rise of feminist theological reflection. In this awfully short work, kwok puilan, one of the most prominent asian feminist theologians of our time, surveys various asian feminist theologies. She also provides helpful illustrations, charts, reflection questions, suggestions for further study, and a. This article will, after introductory remarks on the background to feminist theology, deal briefly with its main trends. Mar 14, 2016 mercy amba oduyoye, mother of african feminist theology, is one of these inspiring models. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In her book introducing asian feminist theology, kwok puilan, a faculty member at episcopal divinity school in cambridge, ma, brings her readers to see the. Not organized as a traditional introduction to the old testament, the manuscript does not follow a biblical book by book structure, but provides an introductory survey of the history and issues as they relate to feminist readings and readers of the hebrew bible. Finally, she summarizes asian womens critique of the patriarchal church and outlines the search for a new spirituality that express womens embodiedness and sexuality. The theology section introduces asian american constructive theological themes and current theological trends. Chinese women and christianity 1992, discovering the bible in the nonbiblical world 1995 and introducing asian feminist theology 2000.
Black american feminisms web site, where one will find an extensive bibliography of black american feminist writings from across the disciplines, dating back to the early nineteenth century when african american women like maria stewart, anna julia cooper and sojourner truth challenged the conventions and mores of their era to speak publicly against slavery and in. Feminist theology examines the meaning and implications of christian faith from the perspective of a commitment to justice for females. The roots of feminist theology feminist theology is rooted in what is known as the second wave of feminism that arose in the 1950s and. Inspired by both liberation theology and feminist theology, it aims to contextualize them to the conditions and experiences of asian women. The editors are interested in material that examines how categories of identity such as gender, race, sexuality, class, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, and structures of inequality are. Asian feminist theology drew theological school drew university. It also challenges the language, models and frameworks used by western theologians, especially by the male elites. Kwok puilan is internationally known for her postcolonial and asian feminist approaches to theology and biblical studies. Asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological networks, ecumenical conferences and jourbanals.
Kwok pui lan candler school of theology emory university. Asian feminist theology is a christian feminist theology developed to be especially relevant to. This chapter charts the history of 30 years of study, research and teaching in feminist theology in the uk. Full introductions in feminist theology book series. Asia is probably the most ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse continent. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Watson claims that feminist theology on the whole is critical, contextual, constructive and creative. From 1992 to 2017, she was teaching at the episcopal divinity school in cambridge, massachusetts, and was appointed the william f. Feminist theology is the study of how women relate to the divine and the world around them as equal creations in the image of god. Some of the most creative and important theology being done today is being done by asian female theologians. List of books and articles about feminist theology online. Lam 2000 introducing asian feminist theology cleveland. Asian feminist theology is a christian feminist theology developed to be especially relevant to women in asia. Christology kwok puilan, introducing asian feminist theology, pilgrim, 2000, ch.
The coiled serpent with its tail in its mouth was a circle of infinitude indicating omnipotence and omniscience. However, radical love is the first introductory textbook on the subject of queer theology. Jun 09, 2009 historically, the first widely publicized book on the role of women in the church that hinted at the formulation of a specific feminist theology was published in 1968. Asian feminist theology whats happening denison university. Cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at episcopal divinity school. While this list is in no way exhaustive, our staff has chosen books that are introductory yet. In this book natalie watson introduces the methods, ideas, and contributions of recent feminist theology to readers encountering the subject for the first time. Feminist theology and islam is also used to strengthen the spiritual connection to the women of islam when they undergo severe trauma, to promote human rights especially those of women. Asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological networks, ecumenical conferences and journals. Discover librarianselected research resources on feminist theology from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Rethinking the christian faith from a womans perspective has been an important advancement in modern theology.
Here, in this truly groundbreaking study, highly respected feminist theologian kwok puilan offers the first fulllength theological treatment of what it means to do postcolonial feminist theology. Many theological articulations from korean women theologians have contributed to the development of theology arising from asian womens experience. Fluker, kwok to join candler faculty emory university. Our christologies are not only interpretations of jesus, but confessions of our faith in this jesus who has made a difference in our lives, and not only as a speculative activity, but as active engagement in striving towards the full humanity jesus came to bring. The journal of feminist studies in religion welcomes a variety of contributions that further feminist and womanist theory, consciousness, and practice. Feminist liberation theology a contextual option by denise ackermann from journal of theology for southern africa, 1988, no. It crosses over frontiers of countries, denominations, races and classes. Hyun hui kim phd student in theological and philosophical studies in the field of theological studies, feminist theologies emerging from asiathe socalled asian feminist theologiesseem to be controversial even in name, because the term, feminist, connotes their as having been promoted by middleclass european and american women kwok puilan, 2005. An intellectual development with profound spiritual, psychological, and political implications, it shares with christian theology in general the classic aim of faith seeking understanding, but is distinguished by two additional features.
The debate over feminist theology christian research institute. Hyun hui kim phd student in theological and philosophical studies in the field of theological studies, feminist theologies emerging from asiathe socalled asian feminist theologiesseem to be controversial even in name, because the term, feminist, connotes their as having been promoted by middleclass european and american women. This book is a great introduction to feminist theology. After the united states, feminist theology spread rapidly in western europe, especially in germany and the netherlands. She has published in the disciplines of feminist theology, postcolonial theology and biblical hermeneutics from her personal perspective of an asian woman. Introducing the womens hebrew bible by susanne scholz. Puilan kwok asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological. Introducing asian feminist theology book, 2000 worldcat.
While it does not restrict itself to the work of feminist theologians and thinkers in these islands, feminist theology aims to give a voice to the women of britain and ireland in matters of theology and religion. Pdf introducing feminist theology download full pdf. Scripture, god, women and the church, spirituality, and ecology. The book explores lesbian feminist astrology, rituals, and healing.
In the groundbreaking first book focusing on asian feminist theology. She has also taught at the chinese university of hong kong, auburn theological seminary, union theological seminary, and yale divinity school. Introducing asian feminist theology introductions in. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology by aatf admin on january 30, 2016 0. Jan 01, 2005 an essential task facing theology is thus to decolonize the mind and free christianity from colonizing bias and structures. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology asian. An mrican feminist theology of liberation exists as web as an asian and latin american one.
Particularly drawing upon the impulses coming from liberation theology, which looks to the recovery of the marginalised and oppressed, feminist theology has its own particular hermeneutic. Adebayo assistant lecture, nigerian baptist theological seminary, ogbomoso abstract the discourse about the marginalization of women or femalegender is a general phenomenon that cut. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. In its 30 years of existence as an identifiable theological movement, feminist theology has carved out a solid niche in theological conversations. Chinese women and christianity 1992, discovering the bible in the nonbiblical world 1995 and introducing asian feminist theology. She describes the resources of asian feminist theology and the appropriation of asian religious traditions, and considers the reconstructions of the concept of god in inclusive categories. Clifford does acknowledge her struggles speaking about identities besides her own, which i appreciated and completely understand, but as she says, there are elements of diversity and. Feminist theologies generally take up two separate but interrelated tasks these same tasks are also major topics in christian feminist theology. Introducing asian feminist theology kwok, puilan download. From here it moves to an overview of women in the history of christianity and in american religion, presenting both prevailing attitudes about women and the usually unheard stories of women. Radical feminist theology the ocr rs developments in christian theology specification requires that you know about radical feminist theology as well as secular radical feminism. Its a big conversation involving women and men from across christian denominations sharing their thoughts in everything from scholarly dissertations to blogs and popular books.
Feminisms are a grand conversation, and feminist theology is informed by feminist theory. April 14, 2017 april 14, 2017 nulll23 leave a comment in this awfully short work, kwok puilan, one of the most prominent asian feminist theologians of our time, surveys various asian feminist theologies. Those involved in the process include community organizers, theological students, church leaders and social. Feminist theology has developed from the perspective of feminist philosophy, feminist theology doesnt have any origin before the feminist philosophy has occurred. Introduction to feminist theology there are a number of introductory texts aimed at students and those coming new to the field. Currently the director of the institute of women in religion and culture at trinity theological seminary.
Articulating doing asian womens theology here in korea could be a kairos moment. Discourse on the goddess feminist theology series, and several more. Feminist theology 101 water womens alliance for theology. Introducing feminist theology christian book distributors.
These two, published in the same year, offer overviews of some of the key developments in christian feminist theology in the modern period. Introducing asian feminist theology by puilan kwok goodreads. Clifford is associate professor of theology at duquesne university in pittsburgh. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it.
Fatima mernissis book, the forgotten queens of islam, is a crucial piece in feminist theology for islam and how it relates to a non western state. Presenting the theme doing asian womens theology gives us an increased sense of empowerment and confidence. Jul 01, 2000 asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological networks, ecumenical conferences and journals. Introducing asian feminist theology book by kwok puilan.
543 697 938 126 445 865 687 470 1239 421 614 111 1096 1276 156 827 1471 464 1153 875 298 806 179 645 699 990 618 1294 286 1520 985 507 526 894 1173 379 854 1390 1358 701 1430 1086 811 151 910 90