The Role of Theology and the Bible in Building Communities of Peace, Justice and Reconciliation
A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 September 2024) | Viewed by 1528
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Although religion often serves as a catalyst for inequality, abuse, oppression, and violence, it also has the potential for motivating peace, justice, reconcilation, and empathetic actions that can be directed at redeeming a world infected with political corruption, economic imbalance, ecological negligence, gender inequality, racial oppression, and sexual discrimination. In such a bipolar context, theology has historically held a prominent place, not only explicitly in the practical life of various faith traditions, but also implicitly in the functioning of secular communities worldwide. Undoubtedly, its purpose is still to instigate change for the common good. Indeed, theological discourse continues to have the responsibility of providing a prophetic voice for peace and well-being in both sacred and secular contexts, a voice that calls out injustice, corruption, and acts of violence while simultaneously calling for the peaceful and loving realization of hospitality and diversity. In other words, this is the voice that cries out in the sacred and secular wilderness of contemporary cultures and prays that God’s kingdom will come on Earth as it is in heaven.
This Special Issue of Religions concentrates on the ways in which theological study translates into thought, influences, and practices that may transform local, national, and global communities. Included essays should reveal the breadth and depth of theological theory and its influential impact on building communities that promote peace. Contributors may choose from a wide range of topics by which to explore how the prophetic theological voice enhances, advances, and stimulates how one may achieve the “peace that passes all understanding.” These topics may include (but are not limited to) various theoretical approaches to interpeting the prophetic voice of peace, as well as the practical implications of that voice in building irenic communities ecologically, economically, politically, personally, racially, sexually, or psychologically.
Prior to submitting a manuscript, interested authors should initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 150–200 words summarizing their intended contribution to the Guest Editor, Dr. Sharon Putt ([email protected]), and CC the Assistant Editor, M. Violet Li ([email protected]). Abstracts will be reviewed by the Guest Editor for the purposes of ensuring proper fit within the scope of the Special Issue. Final full manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Sharon L. Baker Putt
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- theology
- religion
- ecology
- peace
- reconciliation
- hospitality
- community
- Bible
- love
- politics
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