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Zusatztext Studying Christianity is not just about theology. More and more, scholars are are invited to reflect upon the everyday implications of the Christianity that is lived out in our communities - the political, social, cultural and practical impact of faith. This Handbook engages comprehensively with the breadth of contexts and concerns which shape our understanding of the contemporary application of this great world faith and its lived realities for the everyday Christian, framing the research agenda in this space for many years to come. Informationen zum Autor George D. Chryssides is a Visiting Research Fellow at York St John University, UK, and was formerly Head of Religious Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. Stephen E. Gregg is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies and Subject Lead for Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at the University of Wolverhampton, UK and President of the British Association for the Study of Religions. Klappentext Drawing on a range of methodologies, editors George D. Chryssides and Stephen E. Gregg shift attention from normative textual and doctrinal matters to issues of materiality and everyday life in Christianity. This handbook is structured in four parts, which include coverage of the following aspects of Christianity: sacred space and objects, cyber-Christianity, food, prayer, education, family life, fundamentalism and sexuality. In addition, issues of gender, race and ethnicity are treated throughout. The international team of contributors provide in-depth analysis that highlight the current state of academic study in the field and explores areas in which future research might develop. Clearly organised to help users quickly locate key information and analysis, the book includes an A to Z of key terms, extensive guides to further resources, a comprehensive bibliography and a chronology of landmark events, making it a unique resource to upper-level students and researchers.Leading international scholars explore current and future directions in the study of Christianity from a religious studies perspective, in this easy to use and authoritative research guide. Zusammenfassung Drawing on a range of methodologies, editors George D. Chryssides and Stephen E. Gregg shift attention from normative textual and doctrinal matters to issues of materiality and everyday life in Christianity. This handbook is structured in four parts, which include coverage of the following aspects of Christianity: sacred space and objects, cyber-Christianity, food, prayer, education, family life, fundamentalism and sexuality. In addition, issues of gender, race and ethnicity are treated throughout. The international team of contributors provide in-depth analysis that highlight the current state of academic study in the field and explores areas in which future research might develop. Clearly organised to help users quickly locate key information and analysis, the book includes an A to Z of key terms, extensive guides to further resources, a comprehensive bibliography and a chronology of landmark events, making it a unique resource to upper-level students and researchers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction Part One: Research Methods and Problems 1. Vernacular Christianity, George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham, UK) and Stephen E. Gregg (University of Wolverhampton, UK) 2. Who Owns Christianity? Changes in Demographical Trends, Dyron Daughrity (Pepperdine University in Malibu, USA) 3. Denominations, George D. Chryssides (York St John University and the University of Birmingham, UK) 4. The Role of the Bible, Andrew Village (York St John University, UK) 5. Jesus, Stephen E. Gregg (University of Wolverhampton, UK) 6. Fieldwork in Studying Christians,
