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The Future of Christianity : historical, sociological, political and theological perspectives from New Zealand / edited by John Stenhouse and Brett Knowles; assisted by Antony Wood.

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The Future of Christianity : historical, sociological, political and theological perspectives from New Zealand / edited by John Stenhouse and Brett Knowles; assisted by Antony Wood.
Publication
Adelaide : ATF Press, c2004.

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Additional Authors
  • Stenhouse, John.
  • Knowles, Brett.
  • Wood, G. A., 1936-
  • Australian Theological Forum.
  • The Future of Christianity in the West. (2002 : University of Otago)
Description
xiii, 241 p.; 21 cm.
Summary
This book, written by a group of New Zealand scholars, theologians, historians, and lawyers, examines the question of New Zealand's Western culture and Christianity. The contributors explore recent debates over secularisation, exploring its merits and explanatory power, while also showing its limitations.
Series Statement
ATF series ; 11
Uniform Title
ATF series ; 11.
Subject
  • Christianity > New Zealand
  • Christianity > Social aspects > New Zealand
  • Christianity and culture > New Zealand
  • New Zealand > Church history
  • New Zealand > Religion
Genre/Form
Church history
Note
  • "ATF series 12"--Cover.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction / John Stenhouse and Brett Knowles -- Karakia / Muru Walters -- Te Upoko o te Ika Karaitianatanga / Muru Walters -- Christianity and national identity: the role of the churches in 'the construction of nationhood' / Allan K. Davidson -- Is the future of western Christianity a Pentecostal one? A conversation with Harvey Cox / Brett Knowles -- 'No longer believing'--or--'Believing without belonging' / Kevin Ward -- Christian allegiance is declining, yet theological education is booming / Bruce Knox -- The future of Christianity in New Zealand: what is happening with the children? / Mary Petersen -- Endorsement, neutrality, or suppression: what is the best government policy for Christianity? / Rex J. Ahdar -- Unmaking New Zealand's state secular education system / Rory Sweetman -- Social policy and the churches in the 1990s and beyond / Peter Lineham -- Coming through the backdoor? Secularisation in New Zealand and Māori religiosity / Eric Kolig -- The future of Christian thought in the south / Neil Darragh -- Beyond ground zero: resourcing faith in a post-Christian era obligation / Mike Riddell.
ISBN
1920691235
OCLC
55954859
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library