Theological work, whatever else it may be, is always a reflection on social transformations.
But how are we to understand the relationship between social transformations and the continuously "compromised" development of Christian ideals, as these are measured by doctrinal formulations? And how might a more deeply Sociological perspective on this relationship inform.
Not only pastors but also theologians work with the sources of the Christian traditions in one hand and a newspaper in the other.
Theological work, whatever else it may be, is always a reflection on social transformations