Veli Matti

In this book, established scholars from different religions, regions, and disciplines continue the dialogue that Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen 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 Kärkkäinen’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 Kärkkäinen’s work, taking it seriously as a substantive model for contemporary systematic theology in listening and engaging with this world.

Peter Heltzel is a visiting researcher at Boston University School of Theology. Patrick Oden is affiliate assistant professor of theology and church history at Fuller Theological Seminary. Amos Yong is professor of theology and mission and dean of the School of Mission and Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary.