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Religion lies near the heart of the classical sociological
tradition, yet it no longer occupies the same place within the
contemporary sociological enterprise. This relative absence has
left sociology under-prepared for thinking about religion's
continuing importance in new issues, movements, and events in the
twenty-first century. This book seeks to address this lacunae by
offering a variety of theoretical perspectives on the study of
religion that bridge the gap between mainstream concerns of
sociologists and the sociology of religion. Following an assessment
of the current state of the field, the authors develop an emerging
critical perspective within the sociology of religion with
particular focus on the importance of historical background.
Re-assessing the themes of aesthetics, listening and different
degrees of spiritual self-discipline, the authors draw on
ethnographic studies of religious involvement in Norway and the UK.
They highlight the importance of power in the sociology of religion
with help from Pierre Bourdieu, Marx and Critical Discourse
Analysis. This book points to emerging currents in the field and
offers a productive and lively way forward, not just for
sociological theory of religion, but for the sociology of religion
more generally.
Religion lies near the heart of the classical sociological
tradition, yet it no longer occupies the same place within the
contemporary sociological enterprise. This relative absence has
left sociology under-prepared for thinking about religion's
continuing importance in new issues, movements, and events in the
twenty-first century. This book seeks to address this lacunae by
offering a variety of theoretical perspectives on the study of
religion that bridge the gap between mainstream concerns of
sociologists and the sociology of religion. Following an assessment
of the current state of the field, the authors develop an emerging
critical perspective within the sociology of religion with
particular focus on the importance of historical background.
Re-assessing the themes of aesthetics, listening and different
degrees of spiritual self-discipline, the authors draw on
ethnographic studies of religious involvement in Norway and the UK.
They highlight the importance of power in the sociology of religion
with help from Pierre Bourdieu, Marx and Critical Discourse
Analysis. This book points to emerging currents in the field and
offers a productive and lively way forward, not just for
sociological theory of religion, but for the sociology of religion
more generally.
Worldwide debates over issues of sexuality and gender have come to
a head in recent years in mainline and evangelical churches, with
the Anglican Communion-a worldwide network of churches that trace
their practice to Canterbury and claim some 85 million
members-among the most publicly visible sites of contestation. This
thorough and compelling analysis of the conflicts within the
Communion argues that they are symptoms of long-simmering issues
that must be addressed when Anglican bishops and archbishops meet
at the 2020 Lambeth Conference. To many, the disagreements over
such issues as LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage, and women's
ordination suggest an insurmountable crisis facing Anglicans, one
that may ultimately end the Communion. Christopher Craig Brittain
and Andrew McKinnon argue otherwise. Drawing on extensive empirical
research and interviews with influential Anglican leaders, they
show how these struggles stem from a complex interplay of factors,
notably the forces and effects of globalization, new communications
technology, and previous decisions made by the Communion. In
clarifying both the theological arguments and social forces at play
as the bishops and primates of the Anglican Communion prepare to
set the Church's course for the next decade, Brittain and McKinnon
combine sociological and theological methodologies to provide both
a nuanced portrait of Anglicanism in a transnational age and a
primer on the issues with which the Lambeth Conference will
wrestle. Insightful, informative, and thought-provoking, The
Anglican Communion at a Crossroads is an invaluable resource for
understanding the debates taking place in this worldwide community.
Those interested in Anglicanism, sexuality and the Christian
tradition, the sociology of religion, and the evolving relationship
between World Christianity and churches in the Global North will
find it indispensable.
Worldwide debates over issues of sexuality and gender have come to
a head in recent years in mainline and evangelical churches, with
the Anglican Communion—a worldwide network of churches that trace
their practice to Canterbury and claim some 85 million
members—among the most publicly visible sites of contestation.
This thorough and compelling analysis of the conflicts within the
Communion argues that they are symptoms of long-simmering issues
that must be addressed when Anglican bishops and archbishops meet
at the 2020 Lambeth Conference. To many, the disagreements over
such issues as LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage, and women’s
ordination suggest an insurmountable crisis facing Anglicans, one
that may ultimately end the Communion. Christopher Craig Brittain
and Andrew McKinnon argue otherwise. Drawing on extensive empirical
research and interviews with influential Anglican leaders, they
show how these struggles stem from a complex interplay of factors,
notably the forces and effects of globalization, new communications
technology, and previous decisions made by the Communion. In
clarifying both the theological arguments and social forces at play
as the bishops and primates of the Anglican Communion prepare to
set the Church’s course for the next decade, Brittain and
McKinnon combine sociological and theological methodologies to
provide both a nuanced portrait of Anglicanism in a transnational
age and a primer on the issues with which the Lambeth Conference
will wrestle. Insightful, informative, and thought-provoking, The
Anglican Communion at a Crossroads is an invaluable resource for
understanding the debates taking place in this worldwide community.
Those interested in Anglicanism, sexuality and the Christian
tradition, the sociology of religion, and the evolving relationship
between World Christianity and churches in the Global North will
find it indispensable.
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