Term
Post-liberal Theology
A 20th-century movement that rejects 19th-century liberalism, viewing Christian faith as a distinct culture shaped by the regulated reading of Scripture.
Filed underHistorical Theology
Definition
A 20th century movement, originating amongst scholars of Yale Divinity School, that rejects the liberalism and liberal Christianity of the 19th century. It stresses that the Christian faith is understood as its own culture and language that is shaped by the continuous, regulated reading of the scriptural narrative over time.
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- Antonym of
- Liberal TheologyTerm
Last revised August 14, 2026