Includes bibliographical references (unnumbered page 139-page 150) and indexes.

Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: The way it is. Contours of Dalit theology -- Methodologies and themes -- A theology in isolation -- The Dalit reality -- Part II: The way forward. Engagements for social transformation -- Reimagining the church -- Taking faith to the world -- Conclusion -- Epilogue: It's happening! -- Bibliography -- Subject index -- Scripture index.

"A critique of Dalit theology, this book is a wake-up call to those who are engaged in Christian witness in the conext of oppression, exploitation, and injustice in India. Dalit theology has ruled the roost for the last forty years in the Indian theological landscape. It has captivated and dominated the theological imagination in spite of other theological movements in India, such as tribal theology and green theology. But in the last decade, many writers have questioned the social impact and theological efficacy of Dalit theology. This book will influence how the church in India engages with the world it is called to serve"--page 4 of cover.