Public Theology in Law and Life

by Paul Babie (Editor), Brian Edgar (Editor), David Wilson (Editor)

Overview

'Public theology' involves the application of biblical and theological principles outside the confines of the church and assesses their implications for wider society. It examines both the theoretical structures of society (the nature of secularity, government, globalisation, pluralism and so forth) and the myriad specific issues involved in daily life (everything from sport to work-place relations to economics). Public theology is also, very importantly, a discipline that is practiced by the 'ordinary' Christian as well as the academic, and it is done in public (with all the scrutiny that entails) and in such a way that it communicates to non-Christians (although it remains a theological endeavour). In a real sense it is theology for the world, from the Word, by the people of God. The volume has a variety of contributors and includes an article on the role of public theology in Islam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781921817779
Publisher:	ATF Press
Publication date:	08/30/2012
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Public Theology Today Brian Edgar Paul Babie David Wilson vii

A Public Theology, Law and Justice

1 Public Theology, Justice and Law: A Preliminary Note Benny YT Tai 3

2 What Lies Beneath: A Brief Introduction to the Issues Underlying the Development of the Law in the Context of Medical Treatment Bernadette Richards 27

3 The Australian Legal Academy and the Concept of Property Paul Babie 41

4 Public Theology in Islam: A New Approach? Nadirsyah Hosen 59

B Public Theology and Social Life

5 On the Future of Humanity: Enhancing the Image of God? Brian Edgar 75

6 Is there a Theology of Values Education? Brian V Hill 109

7 Biblical Ethical Principle and Its Critics Clive Beed Cara Beed 125

8 Professions, Business and MacIntyre-Fellow Travellers? Chris White Gordon Preece 143

C Public Lectures

9 The Bible Hits the Streets David R Wilson 173

10 Wisdom and Transformational Leadership George Savvides 181

Contributors 191