Hope for Our Times: Why Paul Tillich Remains Relevant / Echol Nix, Claflin University. Is Tillich's Thought Still Relevant in Today's Undergraduate Classroom? / Frederick J. Parrella, Santa Clara University, Professor Emeritus -- Rethinking The Courage to Be for American Culture Today / Mary Ann Stenger, University of Louisville, Professor Emerita -- The Significance of Paul Tillich's Christology for Contemporary Discussions / Christian Danz, University of Vienna -- Recovering Community: Living Beyond the Symbolic God / Daniel Boscaljon, Independent Scholar -- New Materiality, Spirituality, and Leadership / Jari Ristiniemi, University of Gävle -- The Utopian Seed of Modern Chinese Politics in Ruism (Confucianism) and its Tillichian Remedy / Bin Song, Washington College -- Shin Buddhism and the New Being / Kirk R. MacGregor, McPherson College -- Pantheism and Paul Tillich: Mystical Immanence and Divine Involvement in an Evolutionary World / Bradford McCall, PhD Candidate in Process Philosophy at Claremont School of Theology -- Tillich and the Rise of Personal Religions / Thomas G. Bandy, Consultant to Churches and Faith-Based Nonprofits -- Paul Tillich and the Method of Correlation / Sharon P. Burch, University of Redlands Graduate School of Theology, San Francisco Theological Seminary -- Playing with God? : Theological Depth in Video Games after Gamergate / Benjamin J. Chicka, Curry College -- Paul Tillich's Enduring Relevance to Ecophilosophy and Environmental Ethics / Jeremy D. Yunt, Independent Scholar and Author -- Paul Tillich's Legacy in Psychology and Pastoral Psychotherapy / Pamela Cooper-White, Union Theological Seminary -- The Need for Paul Tillich's Method in Theological Bioethics / Devan Stahl, Baylor University -- Tillich's Influence on Pastoral Social Work / William G. Ressl, Independent Scholar/Co-Pastor in the United Church of Christ -- Feminist Theologies in Conversation with Paul Tillich / Rachel Sophia Baard, Union Presbyterian Seminary -- Cultural Transformation as Ultimate Concern: Tillich in Conversation with the Black Liberation Theology of James Cone / Zachary Royal, Graduate Student at Union Theological Seminary -- The "Boundary" in Paul Tillich's Sociopolitical Thought / Matthew Lon Weaver, Marshall School -- Tillich's Kairos and its Trajectory / Ronald H. Stone, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Emeritus -- Hope for Our Times: Why Paul Tillich Remains Relevant / Echol Nix, Claflin University.
Summary:
"Paul Tillich's ideas and methods continue to inspire and guide students, teachers, and professionals in all fields. He crosses boundaries between the academy and the community, religions and spiritualities, cultures and societies, taking leaders deeper and further than they ever imagined. Tillich is a master of conversation. His thought bridges social polarizations, program silos, and educational specialization. His ideas cannot be contained in a closed system. They explore Christian faith but are not limited to Christian religion. His methodology has the power to engage other philosophies of life, religions and spiritualities, scientific research, culture shifts, and lifestyle diversity critically and appreciatively. Tillich is also a master of confrontation. His thought challenges political structures, racial and gender inequalities, and social injustice. He is an acute observer of social change and struggles courageously with moral quandaries. He inspires action for today and hope for tomorrow. Each essay explores another facet of Tillich's influence in education, religion, popular culture, science, health, social reform, and political action. They are chosen to be "snapshots" of his ongoing influence, accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students, and relevant to corporate and non-profit leaders alike. Reading this book will open your eyes to discern Tillich's hidden presence in academic curricula, contemporary research, political speeches and social policies, entertainment and internet, books and podcasts, and social media. Tillich can be your intellectual companion in whatever endeavor you choose to pursue"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.