The future of Christianity : historical, sociological, political and theological perspectives from New Zealand / edited by John Stenhouse and Brett Knowles ; assisted by Antony Wood.
Series: ATF series ; 11Publication details: Adelaide, S. Aust. : ATF Press, 2004.Description: xiii, 241 p. ; 21 cmISBN:- 1920691235
- 9781920691233
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Main Collection | Bishopdale Theological College | BR1481 FUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | N0000602 | ||
Main Collection | Diocese of Dunedin | BR1481 FUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | A37435179 | ||
Main Collection | John Kinder Theological Library | BR1481 FUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | J00786868 | ||
Main Collection | John Kinder Theological Library | BR1481 FUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | J00790841 | ||
New Zealand/Pacific | John Kinder Theological Library | BX5770.W23 FUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | J00790852 | ||
Main Collection | Orongonui | 279.93 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | A39509025 |
Incorrectly designated "ATF Series 12" on cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction / John Stenhouse and Brett Knowles -- Karakia / Muru Walters -- Te Upoko o te Ika Karaitianatanga / Muru Walters -- Christianity and national identity: the role of the churches in 'the construction of nationhood' / Allan K. Davidson -- Is the future of western Christianity a Pentecostal one? A conversation with Harvey Cox / Brett Knowles -- 'No longer believing'--or--'Believing without belonging' / Kevin Ward -- Christian allegiance is declining, yet theological education is booming / Bruce Knox -- The future of Christianity in New Zealand: what is happening with the children? / Mary Petersen -- Endorsement, neutrality, or suppression: what is the best government policy for Christianity? / Rex J. Ahdar -- Unmaking New Zealand's state secular education system / Rory Sweetman -- Social policy and the churches in the 1990s and beyond / Peter Lineham -- Coming through the backdoor? Secularisation in New Zealand and Māori religiosity / Eric Kolig -- The future of Christian thought in the south / Neil Darragh -- Beyond ground zero: resourcing faith in a post-Christian era obligation / Mike Riddell.
This book, written by a group of New Zealand scholars, theologians, historians, and lawyers, examines the question of New Zealand's Western culture and Christianity. The contributors explore recent debates over secularisation, exploring its merits and explanatory power, while also showing its limitations.