The Dialogic Evangelical Theology of Veli-Matti Karkkainen: Exploring the Work of God in a Diverse Church and a Pluralistic World

In this book, established scholars from different religions, regions, and disciplines continue the dialogue that Veli-Matti Karkkainen began in his A Constructive Christian Theology for the Pluralistic World series and respond to his work in light of their diverse expertise and context. Each of the three parts focuses on a key area of Karkkainen’s engaging work: 1) highlighting how his method shaped each volume, 2) highlighting his commitment to global perspectives, and 3) highlighting his interreligious and interdisciplinary dialogue partners. Together, these essays seek to deepen and extend the impact of Karkkainen’s work, taking it seriously as a substantive model for contemporary systematic theology in listening and engaging with this world.