Sociology, Theology, and the Curriculum

by Francis, Leslie J.

• ISBN13: 9780304704859
• ISBN10: 0304704857
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

In this book, 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.

Author Biography

Leslie J. Francis is Director of the Welsh National Centre for Religious Education and Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Wales, Bangor.

Table of Contents

Series Editor's Foreword	vii
The Contributors	ix
Preface	xi
Leslie J. Francis
Part I Foundations
Christian Foundations, Sociological Fundamentals	1	(49)
David Martin
A Theological Response to Sociology	50	(13)
Ronald Preston
Part II Theoretical Perspectives
Theological Reflection and Sociological Method	63	(9)
Andrew Dawson
Social Theories of the Human Agent and Monastic Dialogue	72	(10)
Jeff Vass
The Problem of Charismatic Religious Experience for the Sociology of Religion: Label or Libel?	82	(11)
Martyn Percy
Sociological Methodologies and the Changing Nature of Contemporary Fundamentalism	93	(11)
Stephen J. Hunt
Sociology in Evangelical Theological Colleges	104	(9)
Tony Walter
Is Self-assigned Religious Affiliation Socially Significant?	113	(12)
Rosalind S. Fane
Part III Empirical Perspectives
The Socialization of Glossolalia	125	(10)
Mark J. Cartledge
Pentecostalism: Charismata and Church Growth	135	(10)
William K. Kay
Student Expectations of a Church College	145	(10)
Leslie J. Francis
Mandy Robbins
Mandy Williams-Potter
Sociology Students and Christianity in a Church College	155	(10)
Bernadette Casey
Neil Casey
Colin Dawson
Immanent Faith: Young People in Late Modernity	165	(10)
Sylvia Collins
Church Leaving in the Late Twentieth Century: Eschewing the Double Life	175	(12)
Philip Richter
Gay and Lesbian Christians: The Lived Experiences	187	(10)
Andrew K. T. Yip
Developing Identity as a Local Non-stipendiary Priest	197	(10)
Michael West
Name Index	207	(4)
Subject Index	211