This popular text has been updated to ensure that it continues to provide a current and comprehensive overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. <br><li>Each chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or individual. <br><li>New and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions, with over half the chapters new to this edition or revised by new authors. <br><li>New section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth century <br><li>Expanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies <br><li>Completely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film <br><li>As in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology. <br><li>Epilogue discussing the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century. </li>