Research Catalog

Title

Megachurches and social engagement : public theology in practice / by Mark J. Cartledge, Sarah L.B. Dunlop, Heather Buckingham, Sophie Bremner.

Author

Cartledge, Mark J., 1962-

Publication

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2019]

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

• Dunlop, Sarah L. B.
• Buckingham, Heather
• Bremner, Sophie

Description

xii, 391 pages; 24 cm.

Summary

This book is the first detailed academic study of megachurches in the UK. In particular, it explores the nature and significance of social engagement by megachurches in the context of London. The research contains empirical case studies of two Anglican and three African diaspora Pentecostal churches. As well as exploring the range of social engagement activities provided by these churches, the study offers explanations in term of theological motivations and the influence of globalisation. Subsequently, the book outlines the importance of the findings for the relationship between church and society in the contemporary context, addressing the implications for social policy and practice. The book advances discussions in public theology, megachurch studies, Pentecostal and Charismatic studies and ecclesiology.

Series Statement

Global Pentecostal and charismatic studies, 1876-2247 ; volume 33

Uniform Title

Global Pentecostal and Charismatic studies ; v. 33.

Subject

• Big churches > England > London
• Public theology > England > London
• Social participation > England > London
• Community life > England > London
• Big churches
• Community life
• Public theology
• Social participation
• England > London

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents

Introductiobn -- Megachurch studies -- Public theology, social theory and social engagement -- The Church of England -- African diaspora pentecostalism -- Theological motivations -- Globalisation and social engagement -- Implications for church and society -- Conclusion.

Call Number

JFE 20-452

ISBN

• 9789004402645
• 9004402640

LCCN

2019011534

OCLC

1089489249

Author

Cartledge, Mark J., 1962- author.

Title

Megachurches and social engagement : public theology in practice / by Mark J. Cartledge, Sarah L.B. Dunlop, Heather Buckingham, Sophie Bremner.

Publisher

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2019]

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Global Pentecostal and charismatic studies, 1876-2247 ; volume 33

Global Pentecostal and Charismatic studies ; v. 33.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Added Author

Dunlop, Sarah L. B., author.

Buckingham, Heather, author.

Bremner, Sophie, author.

Other Form:

Online version: Megachurches and social engagement. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2019 9004402659 (DLC) 2019022325 (OCoLC)1096242052

Research Call Number

JFE 20-452