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Redeeming Anthropology: A Theological Critique of a Modern Science

Download PDF: Paylor RV, Redeeming Anthropology Khaled FuraniOxford: Oxford University Press, 2019. 224 pages. $70.00. In a compelling critique of anthropology’s epistemological complicity with the secular project of modernity, Khaled Furani’s second monograph, Redeeming Anthropology: A Theological Critique of a

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Imitating Christ in Magwi: An Anthropological Theology

Download PDF: Klassen RV, Imitating Christ in Magwi Todd WhitmoreLondon: T&T Clark, 2019. 400 pages. $29.95. In 2006, Joel Robbins’ article “Anthropology and Theology: An Awkward Relationship?” argued that the newly emerging dialogue between anthropology and theology had transformative potential

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Presences and Absences: Introduction to “Engaging Religious Experience: A Return to Ethnography and Theology”

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Download PDF: Kidd and Spurrier, Presences and Absences Introduction This Practical Matters issue 6 returns to themes that emerged in our Spring 2010 issue, which explored how an interdisciplinary conversation between theologians, anthropologists and scholars of religion contributes to the doing and creating of

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Perspectives on Ecclesiology and Ethnography

Download PDF: Stone, Perspectives on Ecclesiology Edited by Pete Ward Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2012. 262 pages, $50.00 As the first in a projected series on the topic of ecclesiology and ethnography, this inaugural volume, edited by Pete Ward, offers a “proposal”

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Roundtable on “Ethnography as Christian Theology and Ethics”: Beyond “Use” of Social Science in Theology

Download PDF: Scharen and Vigen, Roundtable on Ethnography Conveners: Christian A. Scharen, Luther Seminary and Aana Marie Vigen, Loyola University Chicago Emily Reimer-Barry, University of San Diego, link Mary McClintock Fulkerson, Duke Divinity School, link Ted A. Smith, Candler School of Theology, link Christian

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Ethnography: A Gift to Theology and Ethics

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Download PDF: Fulkerson, Ethnography   I have already indicated in the forward what a huge fan I am of this book. By not only defending the theological and ethical ways in which ethnography can be deployed, but also providing compelling examples

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Ethnography and Theology: A Critical Roundtable Discussion

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Download PDF: Ethnography and Theology Roundtable In the spring of 2009, Practical Matters, with the assistance of the Initiative in Religious Practices & Practical Theology, held a consultation in Atlanta on the theme of “Ethnography and Theology.” This consultation illustrated the extent

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Listening to Experience, Looking Towards Flourishing: Ethnography as a Global Feminist Theo/Ethical Praxis

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Download PDF: Listening to Experience Introduction: Ethnography as Global Feminist Praxis Ivory towers are tempting. We know our way around the lecture rooms and libraries. Ivory towers keep us busy-there are classes to teach, articles to write, tenure applications to

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Hearing the Faithful: A Classroom Syllabus

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This syllabus, designed by David Mellott for students at Lancaster Theological Seminary, is included here as a resource for those interested in the pedagogical issues involved in introducing theology students to ethnographic practices. Click to download Hearing the Faithful. Feature

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Annotated Bibliography of Work in Ethnography and Theology

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  Download PDF: Coleman, Annotated Bibliography This interactive annotated bibliography includes books and films relevant to religion and ethnography, with a particular focus on titles published and produced since 2000. Entries include suggestions about who is likely to benefit most from

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