Introduction to the Sociology of Missions
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Introduction to the Sociology of Missions

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Introduction to the Sociology of Missions

About this book

While much work has been done to apply anthropological insights to the study of missions, the sociological perspective has been generally neglected by missiologists. This volume defines the sociology of missions as a discrete subdiscipline within the sociology of religion and provides a working set of conceptual resources for those involved in mission work to use in furthering their understanding of their task. The author reviews the major areas of sociology that are most relevant to missions and presents his findings as a basis for discussion and a stimulus to further exploration of relevant sociological concepts and theories. One of his main goals is to increase dialogue between missiologists and sociologists of religion, by providing the former with a sociological perspective and the latter with a deeper understanding of the missionary enterprise.

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Information

Publisher
Praeger
Year
1999
Print ISBN
9780275966911
eBook ISBN
9780313001680
Edition
1
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 Sociology of Missions as a Field of Study
  5. Chapter 2 Social Change Theory and Missions
  6. Chapter 3 Diffusion Theory and Missions
  7. Chapter 4 Missionaries and Missions
  8. Chapter 5 Religious Movements and Missions
  9. Chapter 6 Intergroup Relations, Social Identity and Missions
  10. Chapter 7 Additional Specialized Areas in Sociology Related to Missions
  11. Chapter 8 Sociology of Religion and Missions
  12. Chapter 9 Theory Construction in the Sociology of Missions
  13. Appendix: Using the Sociology of Missions to Theologize
  14. References
  15. Name Index
  16. Subject Index