Ecclesiology in Context

by Van Der Ven, Johannes A.

• ISBN13: 9780802807854
• ISBN10: 0802807852
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Summary

This important volume for students of ecclesiology, professors, ministers, and church staff members applies theological and social-scientific approaches to the development of practical models and stragegies for the church's interaction with modern society.

Author Biography

Johannes A. van der Ven is professor of practical theology at the Divinity School of Nijmegen University, the Netherlands.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Context of the Church	p. 5
The Position of the Church	p. 22
The General Function of the Church	p. 46
The Four Core Functions of the Church	p. 63
Social and Religious Aspects of the Church	p. 87
Religious Signs	p. 100
Religious Codes	p. 112
Aims Using Religious Codes	p. 130
The Context of Secularization	p. 153
Convictions	p. 163
Vision	p. 183
Mission	p. 201
The Context of Individualization	p. 231
Community Formation	p. 248
Treatment of Conflict	p. 279
Leadership	p. 295
The Context of Utilization	p. 335
Policy Development	p. 363
The Formal Policy Organization	p. 394
Policy Organization Development	p. 410
The Context of Calculation	p. 413
The Endeavor for Service Quality	p. 457
Personnel Development	p. 478
Financial Management	p. 498
Bibliography	p. 528
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