This popular text has been updated to ensure that it continues to provide a current and comprehensive overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

• Each chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or individual.


• New and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions, with over half the chapters new to this edition or revised by new authors.


• New section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth century.


• Expanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies.


• Completely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film.


• As in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology.


• Epilogue discussing the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century.