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Themes and Developments in Culture, Politics, and Society
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The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Themes and Developments in Culture, Politics, and Society maps the transformations, as well as the continuities, of the largest of the major religions - engaging with the critical global issues which relate to the faith in a fast changing world. International experts in the area offer contributions focusing on global movements; regional trends and developments; Christianity, the state, politics and polity; and Christianity and social diversity. Collectively the contributors provide a comprehensive treatment of health of the religion as Christianity enters its third millennium in existence and details the challenges and dilemmas facing its various expressions, both old and new. The volume is a companion to the Handbook of Contemporary Global Christianity: Movements, Institutions, and Allegiance.
Themes and Developments in Culture, Politics, and Society
Volume Editor:
The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Themes and Developments in Culture, Politics, and Society maps the transformations, as well as the continuities, of the largest of the major religions - engaging with the critical global issues which relate to the faith in a fast changing world. International experts in the area offer contributions focusing on global movements; regional trends and developments; Christianity, the state, politics and polity; and Christianity and social diversity. Collectively the contributors provide a comprehensive treatment of health of the religion as Christianity enters its third millennium in existence and details the challenges and dilemmas facing its various expressions, both old and new. The volume is a companion to the Handbook of Contemporary Global Christianity: Movements, Institutions, and Allegiance.
Movements, Institutions, and Allegiance
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The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Movements, Institutions & Allegiance traces how the largest religion in the world continues to be expressed in energetic global dynamic forms. In contemporary times Christianity is increasingly exposed to divisions, not only through its traditional channels – Roman Catholic, Protestant and the Orthodoxy – nor conservative and liberal streams, but numerous nuanced articulations. This is reflected in the roles of clergy and lay people, in organisational dynamics, sources of allegiance and articulations of the faith, movements of renewal and revivalism, syncretic modes, and broader relationships with wider cultural trajectories and changing social circumstances. Collectively the contributors to this volume offer a comprehensive exploration of these themes. The volume is a companion to the Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity.
Movements, Institutions, and Allegiance
Volume Editor:
The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Movements, Institutions & Allegiance traces how the largest religion in the world continues to be expressed in energetic global dynamic forms. In contemporary times Christianity is increasingly exposed to divisions, not only through its traditional channels – Roman Catholic, Protestant and the Orthodoxy – nor conservative and liberal streams, but numerous nuanced articulations. This is reflected in the roles of clergy and lay people, in organisational dynamics, sources of allegiance and articulations of the faith, movements of renewal and revivalism, syncretic modes, and broader relationships with wider cultural trajectories and changing social circumstances. Collectively the contributors to this volume offer a comprehensive exploration of these themes. The volume is a companion to the Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity.
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The growth of the megachurch (generally defined as a regular attendance of over 2,000 people) is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional religious trends of recent times, certainly within the Christian sphere. Spreading from the USA, megachurches have now become common globally - reaching different national and cultural contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives: sociology, religious studies, religious history and religious studies among them. Topics covered include: the historical developments and growth, typologies, theology, popular culture, revivalism, social engagement, and the manifestation of megachurches in such countries as Canada, Russia, India and Africa.
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The growth of the megachurch (generally defined as a regular attendance of over 2,000 people) is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional religious trends of recent times, certainly within the Christian sphere. Spreading from the USA, megachurches have now become common globally - reaching different national and cultural contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives: sociology, religious studies, religious history and religious studies among them. Topics covered include: the historical developments and growth, typologies, theology, popular culture, revivalism, social engagement, and the manifestation of megachurches in such countries as Canada, Russia, India and Africa.
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This chapter considers the theory and praxis of spirituality in UK prisons via an analysis of their prescriptions and limitations. The broad aims of Her Majesty Prison chaplaincy service in England and Wales emphasise both rehabilitation and enhancement of the spiritual life of prisoners, the latter assumed to be an integral part of the former. In order to accomplish such aspirations substantial reforms have taken place in chaplaincy provisions. Most of these reforms were aimed at improving services in context of an increasingly multi-ethnic/faith society. Based upon research conducted in two prisons, using both qualitative and quantitative methods, this chapter throws light on the impact of chaplaincy reforms, as well as reporting more generally on the spiritual life of prisoners of faith - permitting inmates a crucial voice. It will overview in particular those factors which lead to the flounder of reforms in practice and suggest a miss-match between not only between theory and praxis but discepancy between the spiritual needs of inmates on the one hand, and chaplaincy provisions on the other. The limitations may be subsumed under three broad headings: a) The inclination for prison chaplains to interpret spirituality in terms of a broader notion of ‘well-being’ and offer a service which tends to be standardized and subsequently ‘dumb down’ spirituality; b) The very diversity of spiritual paths undertaken by inmates which are negated by ‘a’ and; c) The characteristic arrangements of a prison as a ‘total institution’ that enhances the tendency of ‘a’ and mitigate against ‘b’ - the spiritual jouneying of prisoners.
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This chapter considers the theory and praxis of spirituality in UK prisons via an analysis of their prescriptions and limitations. The broad aims of Her Majesty Prison chaplaincy service in England and Wales emphasise both rehabilitation and enhancement of the spiritual life of prisoners, the latter assumed to be an integral part of the former. In order to accomplish such aspirations substantial reforms have taken place in chaplaincy provisions. Most of these reforms were aimed at improving services in context of an increasingly multi-ethnic/faith society. Based upon research conducted in two prisons, using both qualitative and quantitative methods, this chapter throws light on the impact of chaplaincy reforms, as well as reporting more generally on the spiritual life of prisoners of faith - permitting inmates a crucial voice. It will overview in particular those factors which lead to the flounder of reforms in practice and suggest a miss-match between not only between theory and praxis but discepancy between the spiritual needs of inmates on the one hand, and chaplaincy provisions on the other. The limitations may be subsumed under three broad headings: a) The inclination for prison chaplains to interpret spirituality in terms of a broader notion of ‘well-being’ and offer a service which tends to be standardized and subsequently ‘dumb down’ spirituality; b) The very diversity of spiritual paths undertaken by inmates which are negated by ‘a’ and; c) The characteristic arrangements of a prison as a ‘total institution’ that enhances the tendency of ‘a’ and mitigate against ‘b’ - the spiritual jouneying of prisoners.
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