Overview
"Post-Colonial Theology and Political Identity: Decolonizing Faith" explores integrating post-colonial perspectives into political theology, offering fresh insights into the intersection of theology and politics from decolonized viewpoints. The book addresses the need to decolonize theological narratives and political identities, examining the historical context of post-colonialism, the evolution of political theology, and the synergies between liberation, feminist, and womanist theologies, and post-colonial thought. It presents detailed case studies from Latin America, Africa, and indigenous communities, critically analyzing theology's role in shaping political identity, the politics of memory and history, and contemporary issues like globalization, neo-colonialism, and environmental justice. By reclaiming indigenous spiritualities and providing theological foundations for resistance and empowerment, the work aims to empower marginalized communities and promote solidarity across religious and cultural divides. This book is essential for post-colonial scholars, theologians, political scientists, and cultural studies students.
- | Author: Saortua Marbun
- | Publisher: Scholars' Press
- | Publication Date: Jun 18, 2024
- | Number of Pages: 416 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 6206772969
- | ISBN-13: 9786206772965
