Christian Realism and Liberation Theology by Dennis P. McCann

In Christian Realism and Liberation Theology: Practical Theologies in Creative Conflict, Dennis P. McCann examines two influential approaches to Christian social ethics: the Christian realism associated with theologian Reinhold Niebuhr and the liberation theology that emerged prominently in Latin America and other parts of the developing world.
 
Rather than treating the traditions simply as opposing schools of thought, McCann places them in dialogue, exploring their contributions, limitations, and relevance to political struggle, Christian ethics, and social justice. He argues for a practical theology capable of addressing contemporary social issues while remaining grounded in Christian faith.
 
Written for serious students of theology, ethics, religion, and social thought, this scholarly work offers a focused examination of how Christian theology engages questions of power, justice, liberation, and political life.
 
✨ Why You’ll Love It
Thought-provoking comparison of Christian realism and liberation theology
Significant discussion of Reinhold Niebuhr and Christian social ethics
Explores the relationship between Christian faith, politics, justice, and social change
Offers historical perspective on major twentieth-century theological movements
Strong choice for theology students, clergy, scholars, and serious readers of religion
📚 Perfect For
Readers of Christian theology and ethics
Students of Reinhold Niebuhr
Those studying liberation theology
Seminary and religious-studies students
Readers interested in Christianity and social justice
Academic and theological libraries
Collectors of older scholarly religion titles