Engaging With Contemporary Culture: Christianity, Theology And The Concrete Church (explorations In Practical, Pastoral, And Empirical Theology)
by Martyn Percy /
2005 / English / PDF
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Theology and the churches are often considered to be at the margins
of contemporary culture, frequently struggling for identity and
attention. In this important new book Martyn Percy argues that a
rich form of practical theological engagement is needed if the
churches are to comprehend their situation in the modern world,
thereby enabling them to engage more confidently with society.
Drawing on a range of perspectives in the religion-culture debate,
and from case studies in the USA and Europe, the book explores the
myriad of ways in which culture is now shaping contemporary
Christianity, and how vital an appreciation of this dynamic is for
the self-understanding of churches and theology. This book explores
the crucial and continuing contribution that theology can make to
public life, in an era that is often perceived to be dominated by
consumerism and secularity. It will especially appeal to scholars
of contemporary religion, practical theologians, and all those who
are engaged in ministerial formation.
Theology and the churches are often considered to be at the margins
of contemporary culture, frequently struggling for identity and
attention. In this important new book Martyn Percy argues that a
rich form of practical theological engagement is needed if the
churches are to comprehend their situation in the modern world,
thereby enabling them to engage more confidently with society.
Drawing on a range of perspectives in the religion-culture debate,
and from case studies in the USA and Europe, the book explores the
myriad of ways in which culture is now shaping contemporary
Christianity, and how vital an appreciation of this dynamic is for
the self-understanding of churches and theology. This book explores
the crucial and continuing contribution that theology can make to
public life, in an era that is often perceived to be dominated by
consumerism and secularity. It will especially appeal to scholars
of contemporary religion, practical theologians, and all those who
are engaged in ministerial formation.