Handbook of Latina/o Theologies

Edwin David Aponte and Miguel A. De La Torre

Description

Handbook of Latino/a Theologies explores the varied theological, ecclesiastical, spiritual, and cultural expressions associated with the term 'Latino/a or Hispanic theology.' There is no single definition of Hispanic/Latino theology, but rather a multiplicity of perspectives within the diverse Latino/a communities that articulate a distinctive and relevant Hispanic viewpoint. This collection of thirty-four essays surveys how Latinos/as understand and do theology within those varied contexts. It gives attention to the history, nature, sources, and development of Latinos/as theological expressions within the U.S. and their contribution to the overall theological discourse and to the individual groups that gave rise to them. Part I of the handbook presents essays on many traditional topics in Christian theology representative both of the individual authors and various beliefs found in Latino/a communities. Part II focuses on trends and contextual issues within the overall Hispanic/Latino theological conversation.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christian theology
• Theology
• Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Chalice Press
• Date de parution: 01 mai 2006
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780827214668
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

HANDBOOK OF Latina/o Theologies

Edwin David Aponte Miguel A. De La Torre EDITORS

With deep appreciation to the members of our dissertation committees:

Phillip Berryman

Katie Geneva Cannon

Justo L. González

John C. Raines

David Harrington Watt

“Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.” P ROVERBS 27:17

© Copyright 2006 by Edwin David Aponte and Miguel A. De La Torre All rights reserved. For permission to reuse content, please contact Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, [phone], www.copyright.com. Bible quotations, unless otherwise noted, are from theNew Revised Standard Version Bible,copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scriptures marked as “RVR1995” are taken from theReina-Valera 1995 versionCopyright © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1995. Used by permission.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Handbook of Latina/o theologies / Edwin David Aponte and Miguel A. De La Torre, editors. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-0-8272-1450-7 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Hispanic American theology. I. Aponte, Edwin David. II. De La Torre, Miguel A. BT83.575.H36 2006 230.089'68073—dc22 2005025663

Printed in the United States of America

Contents

Contributors Introduction: Theological and Cultural Competenceen Conjunto Edwin David Aponte

Part I: Thematic Essays 1. God Javier R. Alanís 2. Jesus Michelle A. González 3. The Spirit Luis E. Benavides 4. The Trinity Zaida Maldonado Pérez 5. Church: A Roman Catholic Perspective Jeanette Rodríguez 6. Church: A Latino/a Protestant Perspective Juan Francisco Martínez 7. Sacraments Eduardo C. Fernández 8. Theological Anthropology Miguel H. Díaz 9. Scriptures Leticia A. Guardiola-Sáenz 10. Ethics Ismael García 11. Sin David Cortés-Fuentes 12. Aesthetics Alex García-Rivera 13. Popular Religion and Spirituality Anita de Luna 14. Eschatology Luis G. Pedraja

Part II: Contextual Essays 15. The U.S. Hispanic/Latino Landscape Joanne Rodríguez-Olmedo

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16. Identity and Social Location Ana María Díaz-Stevens 17. Mexicano/a Descent Nora O. Lozano 18. Puertorriqueños/as Luis N. Rivera-Pagán 19. Cubanas/os Margarita M.W. Suárez 20. Central and South Americans, and “Other Latinos/as” Manuel A. Vásquez 21. Latino/a Catholic Theology Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo 22. Historic Mainline Protestants Alberto Hernández 23. Evangélicos/as David Traverzo Galarza 24. Pentecostals Arlene M. Sánchez Walsh 25. Alternative Traditions Miguel A. De La Torre and Edwin David Aponte 26. Health and Healing Kenneth G. Davis 27. Pastoral Anthropology in Latino/a Cultural Settings Harold J. Recinos 28. Latina Feminist Theologies Gloria Inés Loya 29. History and Theology Paul T. Barton 30. Mary Kristy Nabhan-Warren 31. Sacred Space/Public Identity Teresa Chávez Sauceda 32. Sexuality Carla E. Roland Guzmán 33. Language, Community, and Identity Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández 34. The Postmodern: Liberation or Language? Manuel J. Mejido Costoya Bibliography

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Contributors

Javier R. Alanís(Ph.D., Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago) is associate professor of theology, culture, and mission at the Lutheran Theological Seminary Program in the Southwest. Edwin David Aponte(Ph.D., Temple University) is director of advanced studies and associate professor of Christianity and culture at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Paul T. Barton(Ph.D., Southern Methodist University) is associate professor of Hispanic studies at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Luis E. Benavides(Th.D., Boston University) is director of the LUCE Program for New Language Immigrant Groups, and adjunct faculty in theology and New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary/Boston. Teresa Chávez Sauceda(Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union) is associate for racial justice and advocacy, National Ministries Division of the Presbyterian Church (USA). David Cortés-Fuentes(Ph.D., Northwestern University) is director of academic services and associate professor of New Testament at San Francisco Theological Seminary/Southern California. Kenneth G. Davis, O.F.M., Conv.(D.Min., Pacific School of Theology) is associate professor of pastoral studies at Saint Meinrad School of Theology. Miguel A. De La Torre(Ph.D., Temple University) is director of the Justice and Peace Institute and associate professor of social ethics at Iliff School of Theology. Anita de Luna, M.C.D.P.(Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union, D.L.L., University of Notre Dame) is assistant professor of religious studies at Our Lady of the Lake University. Miguel H. Díaz,(Ph.D., University of Notre Dame) is associate professor of theology at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. Ana María Díaz-Stevens(Ph.D., Fordham University) is professor of church & society at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Eduardo C. Fernández, S.J.(S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University) is associate professor of pastoral theology and ministry at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Ismael García(Ph.D., University of Chicago) is professor of Christian ethics at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Alex García-Rivera(Ph.D., Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago) is associate professor of systematic theology at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley.

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Michelle A. González(Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union) is assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Miami. Leticia A. Guardiola-Sáenz(Ph.D., Vanderbilt University) is assistant professor of New Testament at Drew University. Alberto Hernández(Ph.D., Drew University) is assistant professor of the history of Christianity at Iliff School of Theology. Gloria Inés Loya, P.B.V.M.(D. Min., Pacific School of Religion) is lecturer in Hispanic and ministry studies and coordinator of the Instituto Hispano, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Nora O. Lozano(Ph.D., Drew University) is assistant professor of theological studies at the Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas. Juan Francisco Martínez(Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is assistant dean of Hispanic church studies and associate professor of Hispanic studies and pastoral leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. Manuel J. Mejido Costoya(Ph.D., Emory University) is professor titular of social theory at the Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano, Santiago, Chile. Kristy Nabhan-Warren(Ph.D., Indiana University at Bloomington) is assistant professor of American religions at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández(D.Min., Catholic University of America) is assistant professor of pastoral ministry and director of field education at Catholic Theological Union. Luis G. Pedraja(Ph.D., University of Virginia) is executive associate director of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Zaida Maldonado Pérez(Ph.D., Saint Louis University) is associate professor of theological studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Harold J. Recinos(D.Min., New York Theological Seminary, Ph.D., American University) is professor of church and society at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Luis N. Rivera-Pagán(Ph.D., Yale University) is the Henry Winters Luce Professor of Ecumenics at Princeton Theological Seminary. Jeanette Rodríguezis(Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union) professor of theology and religious studies at Seattle University. Joanne Rodríguez-Olmedo(Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary) is director of the Hispanic Theological Initiative located at Princeton Theological Seminary. Carla E. Roland Guzmán(M.A., Graduate Theological Union) is a priest in the Episcopal Church. Arlene M. Sánchez Walsh(Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University) is associate professor at the Haggard School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University.