The Constructive Promise of Schleiermacher's Theology

Shelli M. Poe is Visiting Professor at Iliff School of Theology, USA.

Introduction
A. Schleiermacher and Constructive Forms of Theology
B. A Brief Introduction to Schleiermacher’s Thought on Religion and Theology
C. The Approach of this Volume
D. Initial Motivations
E. Chapter Overview

1. Trinity
A. Schleiermacher and the Doctrine of the Trinity
B. Problematic Features of Trinitarian Doctrine
C. Essential Trinitarianism

2. Christ and Redemption
A. Contemporary Challenges to Christology
B. Schleiermacher’s Christology
C. Womanist Atonement Theories and Schleiermacher’s Soteriology
D. Further Benefits of Schleiermacher’s Soteriology

3. Church and Spirit
A. Joy and Laughter as Ecclesial Practices
B. Expanding the Imaginary: A Queer Community of Woman

4. God and Creation
A. Absolute Causality and Divine Imnipotence
B. Divine Sovereignty and Prayerful Submission


Conclusion

Bibliography
Index