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Aimed at scholars and students of missiology, this book consider missions through the lens of 'prophetic dialogue'. The authors try to to bring a fresh approach to the subject of mission- introducing some newer themes (identity, creation, migration) and offering a different perspective on some older themes by grouping them in this way.

The first comprehensive textbook on the theology and methodology of Fresh Expressions, one of the most important developments within the contemporary church.

Considers the traditional Christian ideas of the hereafter against modern beliefs, arguing that we need not the New Testament message but a Last Testament for the Last World that we live in.

Offers a comprehensive introduction to ethical theory and key thinkers such as Kant, Plato, Bentham and Mill, covering topics frequently studied on A-level and undergraduate syllabuses such as relationships, law and justice, and the ethics of death and dying.

Aimed at postgraduates and academics interested in the expanding volume of work and research surrounding theological reflection. This volume talks about the identified models such as The Living Human Document, Constructive Narrative Theology, Canonical Narrative Theology, Corporate Theological Reflection, The Correlative Method, and more.

The first textbook to engage with the crossover between the Bible and literature, covering all the key methods of literary criticism and presenting a truly inter-disciplinary approach.

Presents a Devil's Dictionary of the author's own ideas, with cross-links from entry to entry guiding the reader around his system. This title points out that the non-arrival of the Kingdom left the early Christians looking up vigilantly towards a better world that was yet to come.

Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

Intended for those studying Christian ethics at upper undergraduate level, this book offers a discussion of Christian moral thought in a variety of key areas. It begins by asking 'What is Theological Ethics?' and proceeds to introducing different approaches to Ethics, Ethics in the Catholic and Protestant traditions and subjects.

This practical handbook guides readers through the various tools, methods of analysis and research skills needed for studying local churches. It is aimed at final year undergraduates, Masters level students, student ministers, church leaders and policy makers interested in local faith communities.

This text is a comprehensive introduction to mission and ministry in the contemporary Church which enables students to prepare for ministry in a changing church within a changing world.

This book explores what mission and discipleship meant for some of the earliest Christian communities. It is based on the Hugh Price Hughes Lectures in the West London Mission.

Dr Smart, Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary, New York, brings into the open large questions about the truth of the Biblical material. These questions have, he thinks, been passed over too lightly by many who write or preach the synthesis often referred to as 'Biblical theology'.

Here, Ruether uses feminist theology as a tool to expose the male-centred bias of classical theology, examining the ways in which the female has been (uncomfortably) accommodated within the Christian tradition. She then articulates a faith which encorporates both genders in their totality.

Andrew Dawson outlines how sociologists approach the subject of religion and introduces sociological research methods, before highlighting some of the key areas studied by sociology of religion such as the rise of fundamentalism, gender issues and the debate about secularisation.

Offers the missing link between missiological thinking and the practical theological thinking about the task of mobilising local churches. This title shows how practical theology and mission and ministry need to work together and draw on each other's resources to strengthen the work of the church.

Suitable for those who are training for ministry, both lay and ordained, within the church, this book covers the aspects of pastoral ministry required within the practical contextual areas of the course of preparation for ministry in use by mainstream denominations, such as baptisms, weddings, communication, meetings and funerals.

Telling the story of the author's journey into Christian discipleship, this title describes his intellectual struggles with faith, how he has dealt with the reality of marriage to a mentally ill partner, and the gift of friendships that have influenced his character.

An accessible textbook for all engaging with Christian doctrine for the first time. A valuable resource and suitable for all clergy and all training for ministry.

A number of people experience their own spiritual lives as being inspired by more than one religious tradition. This title looks at a number of issues involved: what it means theologically to move beyond tolerance towards a genuine appreciation of other religions, and how multi-religious identity can be assessed theologically.

Around twenty years or so after his death, the fiery and interesting Jewish teacher Jesus of Nazareth was made into the personification of his own teaching, and given an exalted cosmic status. This book asks on the basis of reconstructions of his teaching, what was Jesus' moral philosophy? And, what was his world view?

Almost everyone is directly affected by questions involving sex and sexual ethics - yet few are aware of the background to views on topics such as sex before and after marriage, sex as procreation and fulfilment, homosexuality, sexual abuse, rape and contraception. This title brings the author's balanced understanding to the subject.