Found Theologies versus Imposed Theologies: Remarks on Theology and Ethnography from a Sociological Perspective

Some theologians have adopted ethnographic methods in their theological work. This innovation brings exciting possibilities to theological work for grasping local social situations and structures, although it also brings significant new challenges. As a sociologist who uses ethnographic methods and...

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Published in:Ecclesial practices
Main Author: Marti, Gerardo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2016
In: Ecclesial practices
Year: 2016, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 157-172
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
FA Theology
Further subjects:B Ethnography theology sociology research methodology reflexivity
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)

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