Conference Reading Suggestions
The following reading list contains suggestions for texts that might prove helpful, should you desire to learn more about feminism and feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies.
Baker-Fletcher, Karen. Sisters of Dust, Sisters of Spirit: Womanist Wordings on God and Creation. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1998.
A poetic introduction to the contours and language of womanist theology.
Clifford, Anne M. Introducing Feminist Theology. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2001.
A comprehensive summary of the history, methodologies, and themes of feminist theology as an academic discipline. Includes study questions and a detailed table of contents.
Isasis-Díaz, Maria. Mujerista Theology: A Theology for the Twenty-First Century. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1996.
A helpful introduction to the methods, themes, and challenges of theology from within the community of Latinas in the United States.
Johnson, Allan G. The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy. Revised and updated ed. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2005.
A clearly written analysis of how sexism works and an invitation to men and women to make a difference.
Pui-Lan Kwok. Introducing Asian Feminist Theology. Sheffield: Continuum: 2000.
A concise and current introduction to Asian feminist theology from a scholar of post-colonial study.