In this addition to the acclaimed The Church and Postmodern Culture series, leading practical theologian Christian Scharen examines the relationship between theology and its social context. He engages with social theorist Pierre Bourdieu to offer helpful theoretical and theological grounding to those who want to reflect critically on the faith and practice of the church, particularly for those undertaking ministry internships or fieldwork assignments. As Scharen helps a wide array of readers to understand the social context of doing theology, he articulates a vision for the church's involvement with what God is doing in the world and provides concrete examples of churches living out God's mission.
About the AuthorChristian Scharen (PhD, Emory University) is vice president of applied research at Auburn Theological Seminary in
New York City, New York. He has authored a number of books, including
One Step Closer, and is the book review editor of
Ecclesial Practices.
Book InformationISBN 9780801049309
Author Christian ScharenFormat Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing GroupPublisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 184g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 142mm * 10mm