
Feminist Theologies: The Basics
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 29. December 2025
Book
Hardback
202 pages
978-1-032-64389-2 (ISBN)
Description
For most of Christian history, theology has been done primarily by men. Beginning in the early 1960s, feminists identified ways traditional theologies omitted, ignored, and vilified women's experiences, issues, and perspectives. In the past 60 years, feminists have developed a vibrant theological tradition that is essential for a full understanding of Christian theologies. Feminist theologies engage some of the most important and controversial issues of our time, from the roles of women in society to sexuality, abortion, gender identity, and the environment. Feminist Theologies: The Basics aims to:
Provide historical context for the development of feminist theology
Examine feminist theological methods
Share new and emerging feminist voices
Focus on the feminist concept of intersectionality
Using the idea of justice to understand feminist theologies.
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to feminist theologies as well as broader themes in theology, gender, and sexuality.
Provide historical context for the development of feminist theology
Examine feminist theological methods
Share new and emerging feminist voices
Focus on the feminist concept of intersectionality
Using the idea of justice to understand feminist theologies.
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to feminist theologies as well as broader themes in theology, gender, and sexuality.
Reviews / Votes
"Feminist Theologies: The Basics is a concise and accessible introduction to feminist theological thought. Shaw and Kim offer an intersectional approach that challenges patriarchal assumptions while centering voices that have been marginalized historically in Christian Theology. This book invites readers into liberatory conversations about faith, justice, and inclusion-making this a vital resource for students, scholars, and those committed to transformative theological reflection."- Emilie M. Townes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies, Boston University School of Theology
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
General, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-64389-2 (9781032643892)
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Feminist Theologies: The Basics
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Feminist Theologies: The Basics
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12/2025
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Persons
Susan M. Shaw is Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Oregon State University, USA and is co-author with Grace Ji-Sun Kim of Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors and Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. She is the author of over two dozen books, most recently, Earthbound and When God Became White. Kim is the host of Madang Podcast, which is sponsored by the Christian Century. She blogs on her Substack: Loving Life and has appeared on MSNBC, PBS, and C-Span, and writes for Good Faith Media.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. She is the author of over two dozen books, most recently, Earthbound and When God Became White. Kim is the host of Madang Podcast, which is sponsored by the Christian Century. She blogs on her Substack: Loving Life and has appeared on MSNBC, PBS, and C-Span, and writes for Good Faith Media.
Content
1. Introduction to Feminist Theologies 2. Feminist Perspectives on the Bible Chapter 3. Asian American Feminist Theology 4. Womanist Theologies 5. Ecofeminist Theologies 6. Postcolonial Feminist Theologies 7. Latina Feminist Theologies 8. African Women's/Feminist Theologies 9. Queer Feminist Theologies 10. Feminist Disability Theologies 11. Conclusion