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This edited collection affirms the joy of engaging theologically in an interdisciplinary dialogue from a Nordic perspective.

In tribute to Danish Professor of Systematic Theology Niels Henrik Gregersen (1956-), editors Bo Kristian Holm, Else-Marie Wiberg Pedersen, and Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen, and their contributors affirm that interdisciplinary dialogue as a fundamental avenue for theology to reach the world. Organized around five key dialogues (Theology and Culture, Theology and Philosophy, Theology and Sociology, Theology and Politics, Theology and Science), the essays herein revitalize conversations of theology and interdisciplinarity begun by Gregersen. By tapping into ongoing discussions of the role of interdisciplinarity within theology, this edited collection book affirms that the spirit of Nordic Lutheranism has something specific to offer to the global theological dialogue.

Table of Contents

Introductions
Chapter 1: Theology Into the World-Editors' Introduction by Else Marie Wiberg Pedersen (University of Aarhus, Denmark), Bo Kristian Holm (University of Aarhus, Denmark), and Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
Chapter 2: Deep and Wide-A Theological Portrait of Niels Henrik Gregersen by Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
Part 1: Theology, Method, Science
Chapter 3: The Why and How of Theological Communication-An Appreciative Interpretation of Gregersen's Methods for Theology by Jan-Olav Henriksen (MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, Norway)
Chapter 4: Seven Models of the Theological Reception of Extra-Theological Theory by Günter Thomas (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany)
Chapter 5: Physics, Theology and Reality-Hermeneutic Reflections on the Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics in Dialogue with Niels Henrik Gregersen by Dirk Evers (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)
Chapter 6: Science, Climate Change and Theology by Jakob Wolf (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
Part 2: Scandinavian Creation Theology
Chapter 7: Experiences of Resonance and the Theology of Creation-Hartmut Rosa and N.F.S. Grundtvig by Hans Raun Iversen (University of Copenhagen)
Chapter 8: Living with Resonance and Dissonance-An Invitation to Counter Distrust in Society by Elisabeth Gerle (University of Lund, Sweden)
Chapter 9: Rediscovering a Compassionate Diaconia-A Dialogue with Niels Henrik Gregersen, K.E. Løgstrup, Bernhard Waldenfels, and the 50+ Group by Trygve Wyller (University of Oslo, Norway)
Chapter 10: Make Peace with Nature? On the Relevance of K.E. Løgstrup's Philosophy for Contemporary Life by Svein Aage Christoffersen (University of Oslo, Norway)
Part 3: Deep Incarnation
Chapter 11: “Creatures First”-Deep Incarnation, Wide Ascension, and Indigenous Insights by Allen G. Jorgenson (Martin Luther University College, Canada)
Chapter 12: Deep Incarnation Revisited from a Gender Perspective-Incorporating the Other by Else Marie Wiberg Pedersen (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
Chapter 13: Reflections on Deep Incarnation and Time by Christopher Southgate (University of Exeter, GB)
Chapter 14: At Home in Copernicus' Cosmos? by Ted Peters (Lutheran Theological Seminary and Graduate Theological Union, USA)
Part 4: Theology in Society
Chapter 15: How to Win by Losing-Kenotic Protestantism, Cultural Influence and Secularization by Derek Nelson (Wabash College, USA)
Chapter 16: Sociology and Theology in Dialogue in the Study of Nordic Churches by Marie Vejrup Nielsen (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
Chapter 17: Value Education 2.0-Revisiting K.E. Løgstrup's Analysis of the Relation Between the Phenomena and Ideology as Sources for Teaching Democracy by Johanna Gustafsson Lundberg (University of Lund)
Chapter 18: Reconciliation as Public Theology by Hans Vium Mikkelsen (Centre for Education and Research, ELCD, Denmark)
Chapter 19: On the Role of Creation and Sin in the Formation of the Nordic Welfare State by Bo Kristian Holm (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
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Product details

Published 15 Oct 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 256
ISBN 9798216256953
Imprint T&T Clark
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Bo Kristian Holm

Bo Kristian Holm is Professor MSO of Systematic Th…

Anthology Editor

Else Marie Wiberg Pedersen

Else-Marie Wiberg Pedersen is Associate Professor…

Anthology Editor

Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen

Mikkel Gabriel Christoffersen is Assistant Profess…

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