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Megachurches and social engagement : public theology in practice /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cartledge, Mark J., 1962- (Author), Dunlop, Sarah L. B. (Author), Buckingham, Heather (Author), Bremner, Sophie (Author)
Corporate Author: EBSCOhost
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2019]
Series:Global Pentecostal and Charismatic studies ; v. 33.
Subjects:
Big churches > England > London.
Public theology > England > London.
Social participation > England > London.
Community life > England > London.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Big churches.
Community life.
Public theology.
Social participation.
England > London.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Megachurches and Social Engagement: Public Theology in Practice
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • List of Table and Figures
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Aim, Scope and Contribution of the Study
  • 1.2 Evangelicalism and Charismatic Renewal in the Church of England
  • 1.3 African Pentecostalism in Britain
  • 1.4 Theoretical Fields: Public Theology, Megachurches and Social Engagement
  • 1.5 Research Methodology
  • 1.6 Outline of the Chapters
  • Part 1: Theoretical Fields
  • 2 Megachurch Studies
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Megachurches in the USA
  • 2.2.1 A Megachurch Typology?
  • 2.2.2 Megachurches and the Religious Market
  • 2.2.3 Megachurches and the Mainline
  • 2.2.4 African American Megachurches
  • 2.3 Megachurches in the South
  • 2.4 Megachurches in Europe
  • 2.5 Megachurches in the United Kingdom
  • 2.6 Explanations of the Emergence of Megachurches
  • 2.7 Conclusion
  • 3 Public Theology, Social Theory and Social Engagement
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Public Theology
  • 3.3 Changing Society, Changing Church
  • 3.4 Faith and Social Policy: Concepts and Context
  • 3.4.1 Conceptualising the Relationship between Faith and Social Policy
  • 3.4.2 Mapping the Contemporary Policy Context
  • 3.5 Defining the Church's Social Engagement
  • 3.6 Sociological Perspectives on the Church's Social Engagement
  • 3.6.1 Types of Service Provision
  • 3.6.2 Understanding the Tensions
  • 3.6.3 Faith and Social Capital
  • 3.7 Understanding the 'Why': Theology, Sociology and Ecclesial Practice
  • 3.8 Conclusion
  • Part 2: Empirical Studies
  • 4 The Church of England
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Description of Holy Trinity Church, Brompton
  • 4.2.1 The Parish
  • 4.2.2 History
  • 4.2.3 Current Vision
  • 4.2.4 Worship Services
  • 4.2.5 Alpha
  • 4.2.6 Global Reach
  • 4.3 Social Engagement
  • 4.3.1 William Wilberforce Trust
  • 4.3.2 Alpha in Prisons
  • 4.3.3 Caring for Ex-Offenders
  • 4.3.4 Homeless Drop-in
  • 4.3.5 Homeless Winter Shelter
  • 4.3.6 Recovery Course
  • 4.3.7 Money Course
  • 4.3.8 Crosslight Debt Advice
  • 4.3.9 Radical Hospitality
  • 4.3.10 Community for the Elderly
  • 4.3.11 Marriage and Marriage Preparation Courses
  • 4.3.12 Parenting Children and Parenting Teenagers Courses
  • 4.3.13 Post-Abortion Healing Course
  • 4.3.14 Bereavement Journey
  • 4.3.15 New ID (Eating Disorders) Course
  • 4.4 Holy Trinity Church, Brompton: Summary and Emerging Themes
  • 4.5 Description of All Souls Church, Langham Place
  • 4.5.1 Historical Background
  • 4.5.2 Contemporary Vision
  • 4.5.3 Worship Services
  • 4.5.4 Fellowship Groups
  • 4.5.5 Christianity Explored
  • 4.6 Social Engagement
  • 4.6.1 Homeless Ministry
  • 4.6.2 Community Centre
  • 4.6.3 Engaging with Central London
  • 4.7 All Souls Church, Langham Place: Summary and Emerging Themes
  • 4.8 Conclusion
  • 5 African Diaspora Pentecostalism
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Description of Kingsway International Christian Centre