by Nicola Hoggard Creegan & Christine D. Pohl

What happens when evangelicalism meets feminism? In their own biblical and theological training, the authors have lived at the intersection of these two movements. Their well-informed, multidimensional and sensitive narrative of women's experience will be illuminating for anyone involved in the academic theological world.

by Rebecca Merrill Groothuis

The views of evangelical feminists and traditionalists are examined and evaluated in their historical and cultural contexts. Those "caught in the conflict" will gain a clearer understanding of women's roles in the church today.

by Catherine Edwards Sanders

With keen observation, challenging insight, and compassionate critique, Sanders describes the contrasts between what seekers find in neo-Paganism and what they perceive as lacking in Christian tradition. She also explores why Christian churches often fail to engage these seekers, but how they can learn to tap into the deep roots of Christianity to nourish the hunger of so many who seek a holistic and authentic worship experience.

2005 CBE Conference Recording
available in DVD, CD, and MP3

by Aída Besançon Spencer

Feminism is the theory that women should have political, economic, and social rights equal to those of men. This session explores points of agreement and points of disagreement among feminists with the goal of increasing dialogue. We often agree with the importance of experience, community, reversal of positions and creativity, but disagree about the nature of the Bible, nature of God, and the meaning and extent of sin.

by Aída Besançon Spencer, Donna F. G. Hailson, Catherine Clark Kroeger, and William David Spencer

The contributing authors define the "Sophia" theology movement, analyze whether it can be described as "Christian", and compare the God of Scripture to this goddess concept. After inspecting current writings on goddess feminism, they provide an alternative Christian response.

by Dorothy Sayers

One of the first women to graduate from Oxford University, Dorothy Sayers pursued her goals whether or not what she wanted to do was ordinarily understood to be "feminine." She addresses the issue of women's role in society in the two classic essays collected here.