Books in the SCM Core Text series

This textbook introduces theological hermeneutics by giving a historical account of the development of hermeneutical thinking. It presents an overview of the various hermeneutical schools of thought, and shows their rooted-ness in different parts of the hermeneutical tradition.

An accessible introduction to Black Theology, helping readers understand the inherited legacy of `race', ethnicity, difference and racism, as well as the diversity and vibrancy of this movement.

A text book that provides an introduction to global Christianity from 1700 to the mid 20th century. It aims to help students understand the processes, movements and individuals who have contributed to making the contemporary Christian landscape the shape it is in the 21st century.

Provides readers with an overall insight into and analysis of Christianity became a genuinely worldwide faith in the 20th century for the first time. Written for 2nd and 3rd year university students and in seminaries, the book maps out the development of Christianity towards genuinely becoming a world religion.

Seeks to reconcile Paul the thinker and Paul the man of action. This book provides information about research and writing on Paul, and shows how Paul's early life held important strands of thought which informed his later theology.

An introductory textbook looking at the twelve major world religious traditions. Each religion is considered in three equal parts: its history, beliefs and practices.

This textbook works towards presenting Christian spirituality as an ongoing dialogue between doctrine and experience, and asserts that Christian spirituality must reflect the idea of search. It features a number of pedagogical tools to aid the undergraduate such as questions for reflection, and guides to further reading.