Activist Theology
"Activist Theology is a call to action. It invites academics to the concrete work of activism, bringing the wisdom of the streets to bear on the tasks of theology. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza shows readers how action and contemplation can be brought together for the sake of political liberation and social change. Featuring the poetry of Brittini 'Ree Belle' Gray, this rich and interdisciplinary work draws on continental philosophy, queer theology, and critical class theory in accessible and artful ways. It employs story, personal narratives, and cultural analysis to explain the methods, sources, and objectives of activist theology. Activist Theology is essential reading for all who want to see theology and ethics break new ground in working for justice, hope, and liberation for all." --
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When Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza talks about activist theology they are clearly drawing from the core of liberation theology - where one's theology is lived out among the marginalized because God is always on the side of the oppressed. Henderson-Espinoza says activist theology is about bridging scholarship and activism. They also emphasize that activist theology is rooted in story, as it is story that changes hearts and minds.
Chapter 1: The Darkness of Holy Saturday: Rupturing Complacency and Becoming Transformation
Chapter 2: Turning Tables in the Temple: Disruption
Chapter 3: The Struggle is Real
Chapter 4: The Psalmist Sings: The Poetry of Protest
Chapter 5: Following the Ways of Jesus: Enacting Radical Social Change
Chapter 6: Old Wine in New Wineskins: Reframing Theology as Activism
Chapter 7: Economic Supremacy: When Class Ascendency Doesn't Work in Your Favor
Chapter 8: Activist Theology's Resilience: A Year after Charlottesville
You can hear more about this on their podcast: Activist Theology Podcast.
