The Contemporary Constructive Task

Lutheran theology is noted for its excellent contributions to historical theology. Contemporary times, however, require that Lutheran theologians become attuned to the urgent demands of the present and take up the discipline of constructive theology to address these demands. Taking the lead from con...

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Main Author: Helmer, Christine 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: Dialog
Year: 2017, Volume: 56, Issue: 3, Pages: 218-222
IxTheo Classification:KAA Church history
KDD Protestant Church
NBA Dogmatics
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Doctrine
B Politics
B Feminist Theology
B Luther
B Truth
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Summary:Lutheran theology is noted for its excellent contributions to historical theology. Contemporary times, however, require that Lutheran theologians become attuned to the urgent demands of the present and take up the discipline of constructive theology to address these demands. Taking the lead from contemporary feminist Lutheran theologians, constructive approaches utilizing Lutheran theological resources must articulate vigorous critique of a corrosive neo-liberal culture by articulating divine judgment on human greed as well as witnessing to divine grace that always favors truthful living.
ISSN:1540-6385
Contains:Enthalten in: Dialog
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/dial.12331