Overview
- Explores and contests how Christian theology has been enmeshed in processes of colonisation
- Showcases some of the best constructive and creative work being done by indigenous and Pasifika scholars
- Reflect on the nature and task of theology in Australia, Aotearoa NZ, and the Pacific
Part of the book series: Postcolonialism and Religions (PCR)
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Unsettling Whiteness
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Dismantling Colonial Systems
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Un-silencing Alter-Native Theologies
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Back Matter
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Reviews
—Anne Pattel-Gray, School of Indigenous Studies, University of Divinity, Australia
"In this volume by Kolia and Mawson, the consecrated union between Christianity and colonization is unsettled and its flaws further exposed, resisting in particular the theologies/theologians that baptise the ‘Onefication’ child of this alliance. A rich nativised recovery of lost memories, rebuilding identity, andrepurposing place. All chapters and voices add to the scream to respect the Indigenous Christ by building a theological fale of alter-native reStorying. A must read for the Pacific!"
—Upolu Lumā Vaai, Pacific Theological College
"This collection asks incisive and unsettling questions of the Christian tradition that will challenge any Western reader. Resisting the amnesia of modernity, the authors reckon with the past to highlight certain legacies of colonialism—neither absolving nor rejecting those who have been privileged by it. With generosity and attentiveness, the authors reimagine the future for diverse communities across the South Pacific."
—Meredith Lake, Historian and Broadcaster
"Unsettling Theologies by Michael Mawson and Brian Kolia is a profound and thought-provoking work that disrupts conventional theological discourse. It delves into the intricate intersections of memory, identity, and place, offering readers a fresh and innovative perspective. It also invites those in both the academy and the pew to challenge their preconceptions and engage in a deeper, more empathetic exploration of spirituality. This collection is a transformative and enlightening read."
—Nāsili Vaka'uta, Trinity Methodist Theological College, New Zealand"This vibrant chorus of voices from the Moana/Pacific, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand makes an exciting and bold contribution to theology. This book unsettles expectations and asks new questions. It is likely to become a reference point in pioneering a future agenda for creative and more inclusive theological discussion."
—David Tombs, University of Otago, New Zealand
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Michael Mawson is the Maclaurin Goodfellow Associate Professor of Theological and Religious Studies at the University of Auckland/ Waipapa Taumata Rau. He is a Pākehā (white) New Zealander with Scottish and English ancestry.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Unsettling Theologies
Book Subtitle: Memory, Identity, and Place
Editors: Brian Fiu Kolia, Michael Mawson
Series Title: Postcolonialism and Religions
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46121-7
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-46120-0Published: 30 January 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-46123-1Due: 15 April 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-46121-7Published: 29 January 2024
Series ISSN: 2946-2312
Series E-ISSN: 2946-2320
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 245
Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations
Topics: Christian Theology, Liberation Theology, Christianity, Postcolonial Philosophy