Unique among contemporary resources, the landmark Systematic Theology and its distinguished contributors present the major areas or loci of Roman Catholic theology in light of contemporary developments—especially the sea-change since Vatican II thought, the best new historical studies of traditional doctrines and scripture, and the diverse creative impulses that come from recent philosophy and hermeneutics, culture and praxis, and ecumenical contacts.
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza earned a Doctor of Theology degree from the University of Münster, and a Doctor of Divinity degree (DD), honoris causa, from St. Mary's University and Seminary. He taught previously at the University of Notre Dame, Villanova University, and the Catholic University of America, and is, since 1986, Stillman Professor of Roman Catholic Theological Studies