Contemporary Issues of Migration and Theology [Paperback]

With a diverse list of contributors, this volume seeks to discuss in depth some of the key issues that migration poses to World Christianity in the fields of constructive theology, ethics, spirituality, mission, ministry, inculturation, interreligious dialogue, and theological education.Introduction: E.Padilla  & P.C.Phan Xenophobia or Xenophilia: Towards a Theology of Migration; L.N.Pag?n Exile as a Spiritual Condition; M.Grau The Spirit of Hospitality; E.Padilla Migration Spirituality; D.Groody Migration and Mission; S.Bevans Migration and the City; D.Irvin Migration and Inculturation; G.Cruz Migration and Interreligious Dialogue; J.Tan Migration and Theological Education; L.Ruiz

Contemporary Issues of Migration and Theology is a significant volume of theological essays on crucial facets of migration, which is one of the major consequences of globalization. This volume is unique in presenting a wealth of much-needed theological analyses on the exceedingly complex phenomenon of contemporary migration, with its attendant reconstitution and redefinition of spaces and theopolitical implications for a global outlook. - Namsoon Kang, Professor of World Christianity and Religions, Brite Divinity School, TCU, USA, Author of Cosmopolitan Theology

Elaine Padilla and Peter C. Phan have gathered a collection of perspectives on the enormous impact that immigration is having on the field of theology today. These essays demonstrate that Eurocentric assumptions of truth and method are increasingly becoming associated with white dominance, and that Christian theologians ignore the 'dogmatic' centrality of immigration at their own risk. - Orlando Espin, Professor, Theology and Religious Studies, University of San Diego, USA

This volume's breadth of important topics, insightful analyses, and leading practitioner scholars distinguish it as a landmark work. I highly recommend it! - Timothy Matovina, Professor of Theology al“-