This collection was conceived at a time of apparent crisis within the academy of feminist theology. During the last two decades feminist theology has provided a critique of religious-and in particular Christian-institutions, scriptures, symbols and rituals. But as we reach the new millennium, the question needs to be asked: has this project of analysis and reconstruction based upon feminist principles run its natural course? These contributions answer this question through a reappraisal of feminist theology's achievements and by exploring the diverse possibilities for its future within the broader category of gender and religion.

Author Biography

Deborah F. Sawyer is Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Religious Studies, Lancaster University. Diane M. Collier is a former researcher in the Department of Religious Studies at Lancaster University.