Faith, Feminism, and Scholarship

Melanie L. Harris is Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics in the Department of Religion, Texas Christian University, USA.

'Faith, Feminism, and Scholarship is destined to become a classic. This generation of scholars go far beyond traditional abstract theology. Each presentation is framed amidst multi-layered, embodied complexities. By reading the chapters and wrestling with discussion questions much usable wisdom becomes visible.' Katie G. Cannon, Annie Scales Rogers Professor of Christian Ethics, Union Presbyterian Seminary 'Third wave feminist scholars of religion are doing something new under the theological sun. Community-based, sisterist work now infuses classrooms with complex questions, twenty-first-century global analysis, and unwavering commitment to justice. This sparkling anthology proves that the field is in great hands.' Mary E. Hunt, Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) 'This volume by third wave Asian, black, Latina, and white feminist and womanist scholars is bold and pioneering. I recommend this most highly to all who are interested in cutting-edge conversations on religious scholarship, pedagogy, and activism.' Kwok Pui-lan, William F. Cole Professor of Christian Theology and Spirituality, Episcopal Divinity School 'This is a much-needed volume. As womanist and feminist thought both enter a 'third wave,' the boundaries of each are expanding. Ott and Harris take us to those edges and open new territory for thought and for action, moving beyond notions of 'equality' to something more complex and important.' Carolyn Jones Medine, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Georgia

• Preface – E.M.Townes Introduction – M.L.Harris and K.M.Ott Section One: Coming to Voice: Faith and Feminism Remnants: Mothering, Spirituality and African American Activism - R.E.Harding Christian Feminist Theology and Postcolonial Resistance - W.A.Joh Feminism and Justice: Who We Are, What We Do - K.M.Ott Section Two: Keeping the Light: Sharing Story, Sharing Strength Changing the Bulb and Turning on the Light: The Power of Personal Agency in Feminist Work - M.E.Berry A Solidarity-Talk among Women of Color: Creating the 'We-Category' as a Liberative Feminist Method - K-J.C.Pae A Latina Methodology for Christian Ethics: The Role of the Social Sciences in the Study and Praxis of the Option for the Poor in the United States - M.T.Dávila Transformative 'Moves' to Join: A Transnational Feminist Pedagogical Practice - N.Kim Section Three: Walking the Talk: Embodied Feminist Pedagogies Womanist Wholeness and Community - M.L.Harris Crafting the Ground as We Go: 'White' Feminism and the College Classroom - J.Harvey Pedagogy with the Repressed: Critical Reflections from a Post-9/11 Biblical Studies Classroom - D.Lopez Vocational Journeys: Moving Towards a Creative and Disruptive Womanist Pedagogy - D.Buchanan