- Author
- Francis, Leslie J., ed.
- Publisher
- Cassell, London and New York
- ISBN
- 304704857
- Table of Contents
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Preface
Part I Foundations
ch. 1 Christian Foundations, Sociological Fundamentals (Rev Canon Prof David Martin)
ch. 2 A Theological Response to Sociology (Rev Canon Prof Ronald Preston)
Part II Theoretical Perspectives
ch. 3 Theological Reflection and Sociological Method (Andrew Dawson)
ch. 4 Social Theories of the Human Agent and Monastic Dialogue (Jeff Vass)
ch. 5 The Problem of Charismatic Religious Experience for the Sociology of Religion: Label or Libel? (Rev Canon Dr Martyn Percy)
ch. 6 Sociological Methodologies and the Changing Nature of Contemporary Fundamentalism(Stephen J. Hunt)
ch. 7 Sociology in Evangelical Theological Colleges (Tony Walter)
ch. 8 Is Self-assigned Religious Affiliation Socially Significant?
Part III Empirical Perspectives
ch. 9 The Socialization of Glossolalia (Mark Cartledge)
ch. 10 Pentecostalism: Charismata and Church Growth (William K. Kay)
ch. 11 Student Expectations of a Church College
ch. 12 Sociology Students and Christianity in a Church College (Bernadette Casey Et Al)
ch. 13 Immanent Faith: Young People in Late Modernity (Sylvia Collins)
ch. 14 Gay and Lesbian Christians: The Lived Experiences (Andrew K.t. Yip)
ch. 15 Developing Identity as a Local Non-stipendiary Priest (Rev Canon Dr Michael Wes)
Name Index
Subject Index
In this new volume, theologians reflect on sociological methods, explore social theories of the human agent, and offer a theological transformation of sociology. Spanning such developments as local, non-stipendiary ministries, the identification of the roots of church growth, and giving voice to gay and lesbian Christians, this collection of innovative essays provides a fascinating and important dialogue on how the seemingly disparate fields of sociology and theology can illuminate and enrich one other. This is essential reading for anyone concerned with the shifting dynamics of these two disciplines. (From the Publisher)