Ordinary Theology : Looking, Listening and Learning in Theology
by
Jeff Astley
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0754605841
ISBN-13
9780754605843
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 23rd, 2002
Print length
210 Pages
Weight
326 grams
Dimensions
15.70 x 23.00 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Christian theology
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The author attempts to articulate and defend ordinary people's religious understanding and reflections of the divine. Although the majority of contemporary "God-talkers" have not studied academic theology, they are engaged in doing their own theology when they speak and thinking about God.
''Ordinary theology'' is Jeff Astley''s phrase for the theology and theologising of Christians who have received little or no theological education of a scholarly, academic or systematic kind. Astley argues that an in-depth study of ordinary theology, which should involve both empirical research and theological reflection, can help recover theology as a fundamental dimension of every Christian''s vocation. Ordinary Theology analyses the problems and possibilities of research and reflection in this area. This book explores the philosophical, theological and educational dimensions of the concept of ordinary theology, its significance for the work of the theologian as well as for those engaged in the ministry of the church, and the criticisms that it faces. ''Ordinary theology'' Astley writes, ''is the church''s front line. Statistically speaking, it is the theology of God''s church.''
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