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Studying Local Churches - A Handbook (Paperback)
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Studying Local Churches - A Handbook (Paperback)
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This practical handbook - aimed at final year undergraduates,
Masters-level students, student ministers, church leaders and
policy makers interested in local faith communities - guides
readers through the various tools, methods of analysis and research
skills needed for studying local churches. This resource takes full
account of the UK context and is an ideal basis for students
undertaking research projects and dissertations. After an
historical overview. the handbook identifies theoretical
foundations for the study of local churches, drawing on the 4
disciplines of anthropology, sociology, organisational studies and
theology. Guidance is provided on both quantitative and qualitative
research methods. Research processes covered include such issues as
selecting a church, gaining access, selecting methods,analysing
data, maintaining confidentiality, research reflexivity, and
completing the final report. There is also a critical review of
existing literature, as well as case studies and worked examples,
demonstrating how key concepts from the 4 disciplines apply to
actual local churches.The handbook contains a wide range of
contributors with extensive theoretical and practical experience of
studying local churches.
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