Systematic Theology: Topical Questions in Christian Thought

The key topic of systematic theology is the question of God - who is God and what is (the notion of) God. This volume offers a fascinating overview of the subject, by engaging a wide number of interdisciplinary discussions, as well as by touching upon the social and existential issues.

Mjaaland offers an extensive discussion of prolegomena to systematic theology in the first four chapters, that discuss the methodology, philosophy and other preliminary issues that concern the basics of theological reflection. He proceeds to examine each of the three articles of the creed: creation theology (and the concept of God) and contemporary challenges to a Christian worldview, followed by discussion of anthropology, evolution, sin, and the question of God’s power or powerlessness. Mjaaland discusses christology, in particular the question of logos and pathos, discussing the suffering of Christ, and the question of sacrifice, atonement, redemption and resurrection. The final section of the book examines the notion of the Holy Spirit and the Church, sacraments, inter-religious dialogue and the hope of resurrection.

Marius T. Mjaaland is Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, Norway.