ABSTRACT

In her introduction to the volume, Sabrina D. MisirHiralall outlines the book’s origin and its purpose. It is the result of an ongoing investigation of the role of scholars of religious studies and theology as public intellectuals. She explains the areas into which the papers delve and the results generated by academics of various faith stances and social locations. MisirHiralall’s introduction outlines the importance of scholars taking a stand publicly in the post-truth era. It also points out that the papers give attention to pedagogy and praxis, in church or public forums, and the directs the reader’s attention to the broader questions of history and culture.