Sociology, Theology, and the Curriculum by Leslie J Francis

Sociology, Theology, and the Curriculum by Leslie J Francis

The essays in this dialogue demonstrate how sociology can be enriched by the scrutiny and insights of theology, and how the proper subject matter of theology can be illuminated by the theories and empirical methodlogies of sociology. Within this work: theologians reflect on sociological method, explore social theories of the human agent and offer a theological transformation of sociology; sociological methods are employed to interpret the Toronto blessing, to understand glossolalia, to interrogate church leavers, to give voice to gay and lesbian Christians, to explore the development of local non-stipendiary ministry, and to identify the roots of church growth; a focus is placed upon the church college and its students, highlighting the interplay between the church college as an area of sociological interest itself, and as an institution where sociology is studied.

"(The collection of essays) shows how fruitful 'theology in dialogue' (the series title) can be in practiceIt also provides a convincing riposte to those tempted to share John Milbank's over-presumption, in "Theology and Social Thought," that sociology has little or nothing to offer theology per se." -- Graham Howes * Blurb from reviewer *
"This book provides a valuable exploration of the relationship between fields of theology and sociology....will prove valuable to graduate students in sociology and theology. It will be most helpful to scholars and academic administrators seeking to responsibly break out of overly rigid disciplinary divisions, and to find the place of ‘secular' and ‘religious' modes of inquiry in the university." * Religious Studies Review *

Leslie J Francis is Professor of Religions and Education at the University of Warwick and Canon Theologian at Bangor Cathedral.

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ISBN 13	9780304704859
ISBN 10	0304704857
Titel	Sociology, Theology, and the Curriculum
Autor	Leslie J Francis
Serie	Theology In Dialogue
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Erscheinungsjahr	1999-11-01
Seitenanzahl	230
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