Political Theology on Edge

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In this volume, political theology is explored at the intersection of pressing global issues, including climate change, neoliberal capitalism, racism, police brutality, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This context serves as a form of eschatology, prompting new religious and political imaginaries for our fragile, shared planet. Each essay examines how ecological crises intertwine with traditional political theology themes. While often linked to Carl Schmitt's philosophical responses, the contributors engage with his ideas without being confined to them. They expand political theology through the lenses of climate change, racial politics, and non-Christian perspectives such as Islam and Sikhism. Key themes include the Anthropocene, ecology, capitalism, sovereignty, Black Lives Matter, affect theory, continental philosophy, destruction, and suicide. Featuring both renowned scholars and emerging voices, this collection revitalizes political theology by introducing innovative concepts and perspectives.