Approaches of Womanist Theology
Womanist theologians use a variety of methods to approach the scripture. Some attempt to find black women within the biblical narrative so as to reclaim the role and identity of black people in general, and black women in specific within the Bible. Some examples are social ethicist, Cheryl Sanders and womanist theologian Karen Baker-Fletcher. Some approach the Bible 'objectively' to critically evaluate text which degrade women and people of color and offer an African-centred form, to resist male domination and bias, or what could be termed anti-women or androcentric attitudes and forms. Others draw on resources outside the Bible to enhance the plurality and cohesion of the texts along with our life experiences and reject scripture as a whole or part which is seen to serve male interest only. These methods are not separated and can be endorsed together.
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