Within the arena of constructive theology, theologians are increasingly describing their theological projects in terms of analyzing and reshaping "imaginaries." The course traces the emergence of this 'turn to the imaginary' within modernity and postmodernity and examines what's at stake theologically in this turn. This seminar involves: 1) exploring the concept of 'the imaginary,' identifying philosophical, sociological and literary influences; 2) articulating what's at stake for theology; and 3) constructing theological visions that can expand the study and practices of Christian traditions. The first part situates the rise of the concept of the imaginary within the context of modern theology. Here, we will examine the varying reasons for theological appeals to the imagination, asking what's at stake for each and will examine the portrait that each presents of theology's relationship to modernity. We will be engaging questions of the nature and task of theology, theological method, immanence/transcendence, and religious language. The second part will focus on critiques of the western (Christian) imaginary. In this part, we take a decidedly postmodern turn and explore the appeals to the imaginary from various thinkers who are trying to reshape the imaginary otherwise. The third part will focus on the form of theology and explore the implications of our study for the re-forming of theological discourse.