Description
Introduction to Catholic Theology is an accessible but in-depth examination of the ways in which Catholic theology is rooted in and informs Catholic practice.
- Weaves together discussion of the Bible, historical texts, reflections by important theologians, and contemporary debates for a nuanced look at belief and practice within the Catholic faith
- Provides an overview of all major theological areas, including scriptural, historical, philosophical, systematic, liturgical, and moral theology
- Appropriate for students at all levels, assuming no prior knowledge yet providing enough insight and substance to interest those more familiar with the topic
- Written in a dynamic, engaging style by two professors with more than 50 years of classroom experience between them
Author: Frederick C. Bauerschmidt, James J. Buckley
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 06/07/2016
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.60w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780631212973
ISBN10: 0631212973
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology | Ethics
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic
About the Author
Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt is Professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland and a deacon of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He is a former editor of Modern Theology and the author of several books, including Why the Mystics Matter Now (2003) and Thomas Aquinas: Faith, Reason, and Following Christ (2013). He is co-editor of The Blackwell Companion to Catholicism (Wiley Blackwell, 2011) and has published numerous articles on medieval and modern theology.
James J. Buckley is Professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland. He has been on the editorial boards of Modern Theology and Pro Ecclesia: A Journal for Catholic and Evangelical Theology, and is a member of the North American Lutheran Catholic Dialogue. He is author of Seeking the Humanity of God: Practices, Doctrines, and Catholic Theology (1992), co-editor of The Blackwell Companion to Catholicism (Wiley Blackwell, 2011), and has published in a variety of journals.