Drawing on a range of methodologies, editors George D. Chryssides and Stephen E. Gregg shift attention from normative textual and doctrinal matters to issues of materiality and everyday life in Christianity. This handbook is structured in four parts, which include coverage of the following aspects of Christianity: sacred space and objects, cyber-Christianity, food, prayer, education, family life, fundamentalism and sexuality. In addition, issues of gender, race and ethnicity are treated throughout. The international team of contributors provide in-depth analysis that highlight the current…mehr
Drawing on a range of methodologies, editors George D. Chryssides and Stephen E. Gregg shift attention from normative textual and doctrinal matters to issues of materiality and everyday life in Christianity. This handbook is structured in four parts, which include coverage of the following aspects of Christianity: sacred space and objects, cyber-Christianity, food, prayer, education, family life, fundamentalism and sexuality. In addition, issues of gender, race and ethnicity are treated throughout. The international team of contributors provide in-depth analysis that highlight the current state of academic study in the field and explores areas in which future research might develop. Clearly organised to help users quickly locate key information and analysis, the book includes an A to Z of key terms, extensive guides to further resources, a comprehensive bibliography and a chronology of landmark events, making it a unique resource to upper-level students and researchers.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
George D. Chryssides is Research Fellow in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at York St John University, UK. Stephen E. Gregg is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies and Subject Lead for Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at the University of Wolverhampton, UK and President of the British Association for the Study of Religions.
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Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction Part One: Research Methods and Problems 1. Vernacular Christianity George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) and Stephen E. Gregg (University of Wolverhampton UK) 2. Who Owns Christianity? Changes in Demographical Trends Dyron Daughrity (Pepperdine University in Malibu USA) 3. Denominations George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) 4. The Role of the Bible Andrew Village (York St John University UK) 5. Jesus Stephen E. Gregg (University of Wolverhampton UK) 6. Fieldwork in Studying Christians Simon Coleman (University of Toronto Canada) 7. Christians and the Visual Arts Sue Yore (York St John University UK) 8. Interreligious Encounter Elizabeth J Harris (University of Birmingham UK) Part Two: Current Research and Issues 9. Calendar Margaret Z. Wilkins (Independent Scholar) 10. Children - Family - Childlessness Dawn Llewellyn (University of Chester UK) 11. Education Tim Jensen (University of Southern Denmark Denmark; Leibniz University Hannover Germany; Ural Federal University Russia) 12. Death Christina Welch (University of Winchester UK) 13. Spirituality Stefania Palmisano (University of Turin Italy) 14. Fundamentalism Camille K. Lewis (Furman University USA) 15. Christians in Africa Louise Müller (Leiden University the Netherlands) 16. Social Action Chris Shannahan (Coventry University UK) 17. Work Andrew Hambler (Birmingham City University UK) 18. Politics Daniel Nilsson DeHanas (King's College London UK) 19. War - Violence - Peace Ted Grimsrud (Eastern Mennonite University USA) 20. Ethics Eleanor Tiplady Higgs (University of Cape Town South Africa) 21. Healing George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) Part Three: New Directions in Studying Christians 22. Music Brian W. Nail (Florida State College USA) 23. Pilgrimage Stella Rock (Open University UK) 24. Laity George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) 25. LGBTQ Christians Melissa M. Wilcox (University of California USA) 26. Food Benjamin E. Zeller (Lake Forest College USA) 27. Literature Crawford Gribben (University Belfast UK) 28. Film and Media Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch (Eastern University USA) 29. Digital Christianity Tim Hutchings (University of Nottingham UK) 30. Science and Technology Lisa H. Sideris (Indiana University USA) 31. Sacred Space and Sacred Objects Amy Whitehead (Massey University New Zealand) 32. Tourism Alex Norman (Western Sydney University Australia) Part Four: Resources A-Z Notes Chronology Bibliography Index
Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction Part One: Research Methods and Problems 1. Vernacular Christianity George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) and Stephen E. Gregg (University of Wolverhampton UK) 2. Who Owns Christianity? Changes in Demographical Trends Dyron Daughrity (Pepperdine University in Malibu USA) 3. Denominations George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) 4. The Role of the Bible Andrew Village (York St John University UK) 5. Jesus Stephen E. Gregg (University of Wolverhampton UK) 6. Fieldwork in Studying Christians Simon Coleman (University of Toronto Canada) 7. Christians and the Visual Arts Sue Yore (York St John University UK) 8. Interreligious Encounter Elizabeth J Harris (University of Birmingham UK) Part Two: Current Research and Issues 9. Calendar Margaret Z. Wilkins (Independent Scholar) 10. Children - Family - Childlessness Dawn Llewellyn (University of Chester UK) 11. Education Tim Jensen (University of Southern Denmark Denmark; Leibniz University Hannover Germany; Ural Federal University Russia) 12. Death Christina Welch (University of Winchester UK) 13. Spirituality Stefania Palmisano (University of Turin Italy) 14. Fundamentalism Camille K. Lewis (Furman University USA) 15. Christians in Africa Louise Müller (Leiden University the Netherlands) 16. Social Action Chris Shannahan (Coventry University UK) 17. Work Andrew Hambler (Birmingham City University UK) 18. Politics Daniel Nilsson DeHanas (King's College London UK) 19. War - Violence - Peace Ted Grimsrud (Eastern Mennonite University USA) 20. Ethics Eleanor Tiplady Higgs (University of Cape Town South Africa) 21. Healing George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) Part Three: New Directions in Studying Christians 22. Music Brian W. Nail (Florida State College USA) 23. Pilgrimage Stella Rock (Open University UK) 24. Laity George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham UK) 25. LGBTQ Christians Melissa M. Wilcox (University of California USA) 26. Food Benjamin E. Zeller (Lake Forest College USA) 27. Literature Crawford Gribben (University Belfast UK) 28. Film and Media Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch (Eastern University USA) 29. Digital Christianity Tim Hutchings (University of Nottingham UK) 30. Science and Technology Lisa H. Sideris (Indiana University USA) 31. Sacred Space and Sacred Objects Amy Whitehead (Massey University New Zealand) 32. Tourism Alex Norman (Western Sydney University Australia) Part Four: Resources A-Z Notes Chronology Bibliography Index
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