Unmasking Methodist Theology

Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-8264-8104-7
Verlag: Continnuum-3PL

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 337 g

As Methodists move towards union with The Church of England, this new book explores the theological identity and distinctiveness of Methodist theology.

- Works as a follow up to Methodism and the Future.
- Creative exploration of Methodist Theology now as Methodists edge their way towards union with the Church of England.
- Explores how Methodism could influence the future of Christianity.

British Methodism is reshaping itself. At a time of great uncertainty about the future, owing to declining numbers and an ever-closer relationship with the Church of England a collection of the liveliest theological minds in contemporary Methodism have written a book which shows how recent Methodist theology can be a resource for the future. At a time when it is often assumed that Methodists don't produce theologians, this examination of the essence and roots of Methodist theology will be especially welcome.

Throughout the book, the focus is on the many ways in which Methodism 'carries' its theology, and how Methodism's emphases contribute to British Christianity. Contributors also suggest where Methodist theology may go in the future, making this a prophetic book.

How does recent Methodist theology shape its future? What are the key Methodist emphases? How will Methodism influence the future of Christianity?

Methodism has always had an active concern with both evangelism and social welfare and by means of its central organization it is able to coordinate efforts in these two specific areas. The book also asks challenging questions about how these two emphases may develop in the complex post-modern secular world.

Zielgruppe

Clergy and Academics

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marsh, Clive

Beck, Brian E.

Shier-Jones, Angela

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Denominationen Protestantismus, evangelische und protestantische Kirchen Methodistische Kirchen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Theology in the Practice of British Methodism since 1932
Part 2: Emphases in British Methodist Theology
Part 3: 'Methodist Identity': A Contribution to a Worldwide Debate

Über Autor(innen)

Clive Marsh is Secretary of the Faith and Order Committee and a Local Preacher in the Methodist Church in Britain. He is professionally involved in theological education in church and university settings, was co-editor of Methodism and the Future (Continuum)