Ethnographic Theology

An Inquiry Into the Production of Theological Knowledge
2014. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-137-39043-1
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 210 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 3845 g

This book uses ethnography as theological practice, yielding a theology constructed at the intersection of church, academy and everyday life. Drawing on the author's research in her Baptist church, the resulting 'ethnographic theology' produces creative theological insights, while also proposing fresh alternatives for Christian thought and action.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wigg-Stevenson, N.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Religionssoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religiöse Fragen und Debatten
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction PART I: ETHNOGRAPHIC THEOLOGICAL THEORIES AND METHODS 1. Making Space: Making the Theological Field 2. Making Theologians: Deploying a Theological Habitus PART II: CONSTRUCTIVE THEOLOGIES 3. Cogs in the Machine: A Reflexive Theology of Ecclesial Change 4. The Slump of a Shoulder: A Carnal Theology of God 5. My Mother's Hips: A Performance Theology of Sanctification Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Natalie Wigg-Stevenson received her doctorate in theological studies from Vanderbilt University, USA, where she was a fellow in The Program in Theology and Practice. She is now Assistant Professor of Contextual Education and Theology at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, Canada, where she also founded and directs the Teaching for Ministry Program.