On the Voices, Contexts and Tasks of Theology : Experiments in Quaker and Feminist Thought

and context - particularly in relation to gender - shape the construction and representation of systematic theology, and of theological tradition. Muers examines the vocation of theology, particularly in the contemporary Western academy and alongside other 'humanities' subjects, and a concluding chapter sets out a vision for ecumenical theological work. The book draws extensively on the author's own Quaker tradition and on her experience of teaching and mentoring theologians. [Publisher's text]