What is Covenantal Pluralism? Definition, Scope, and Challenges

This presentation has two goals. First, I will define the term ‘covenantal pluralism,’ a task complicated both by the relative newness of the literature—leaving the term at times underdetermined—and by the fact that the term encompasses multiple components. Second, I will examine some of the theoretical challenges and underlying assumptions of the term. Ultimately, although covenantal pluralism offers a robust form of religious pluralism, I will argue that the term requires further clarification if it is to serve as a useful framework for addressing some of our present-day religiously charged conflicts.