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This article offers a theological response to the postmodern affirmation of hybridity, that is, the `mixing up' of nature and humanity by technology. Drawing on the doctrine of creation, specifically the interpretation of creation as creatio ex nihilo, it argues that Christianity—contrary to either its instinctual aversion to or learned fascination with technology—should accept the reality of hybridity. Furthermore, it is argued that the concept of imago dei can be extended to encompass such hybridity. Refusing Elaine Graham's turn to immanence in her recent work (Graham 2002), the theme of creatio ex nihilo is further explored by reference to transcendence and contingency. The article concludes that transcendence and contingency offer a theological context for the consideration of hybridity. This context is practical: concerned primarily with the distribution of God's goodness through hybridity and hybrid practices, and with human participation in that distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article argues that Christian theology of nature faces two central questions: (1) when engaging the modem concept of nature, should theology accept the modern concept or seek to undermine it? (2) Given that the reality of nature is various and must include some account of the politics of the concept, how should theology engage with such politics? It is argued that a Christian, trinitarian theology of nature should be developed by, first, 'ecologising' its notion of nature; and, second, by seeking to overcome in dialectical fashion the modem concept of nature in favor of a notion of creatureliness that is both natural and political. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the types and typology of ecotheology. Indication of an increase in the number of dialogue partners for theology; Evaluation of inadequate typologies; Characterization of the four classifications of ecotheology.