The Anglican parish is uniquely embedded in English culture and
society, by virtue both of its antiquity and close allegiance with
secular governance. Yet it remains an elusive and surprisingly
overlooked theme, whose `place', theologically, is far from
certain. Whilst ecclesiastical history has long formed a pillar of
academic training for ordained ministry, ecclesiastical geography
has not contributing to the often uninformed assumptions about
locality in contemporary church debate and mission strategy. At a
time when its relevance and sustainability are being weighed in the
balance and with plans progressing for the Church in Wales'
abandonment of parochial organisation, there is an urgent need for
a clear analysis of the parish's historical, geographical and
sociological - as well as theological significance. "Parish"
examines the distinctive form of social and communal life created
by the Anglican parish: applying and advancing, the emerging
discipline of place theology by filling a conspicuous gap in
contemporary scholarship. Andrew Rumsey will help in forming a
vision for the future of the English parish system, contribute
towards the Church's strategy for parochial ministry and also
inform the broader national conversation about `localism' and
cultural identity.
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