Bad Theology in a Time of COVID

In this book, Leah E. Robinson discusses the Covid-19 pandemic as it was viewed in the theological community, both professionally and politically. Robinson explores the ways in which the misuse of various Christian theological doctrines have led to and perpetuated social ills. She begins by first defining her criteria for "bad" versus "good" theology, and then investigates the ways in which the handling of the Covid pandemic has provided damaging examples of "bad" theology. The book gives a voice to those who are trying to guide people towards scientific logic and good health, while simultaneously using the lens of Christian leadership.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Prologue.- Chapter 2. Introduction.- Chapter 3. Bad Theology Revisited.- Chapter 4. Theology and Pandemics: A History.- Chapter 5. Prosperity, Pre-Millennialism, Partisanship, and Politicians.- Chapter 6. Church and Church Leaders.- Chapter 7. TV Preachers and 21st Century Snake Oil.- Chapter 8. Conclusion: What Did we Learn?.

About the author

Leah Robinson is a Professor of Religious Studies and Theology in North Carolina, USA.

Product details

• Authors: Leah Robinson
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2024
• EAN: 9783031752933
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3175293-3
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 12 mm x 210 mm
• Weight: 300 g
• Illustrations: IX, 144 p.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Theologie, Soziologie, Verstehen, Geschichte der Religion, Soziale Gruppen: religiöse Gemeinschaften, Sociology of Religion, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Christian theology, History of Religion, Vaccines, Practical theology, Applied Theology, Bad Theology