A Christian Case for the Dignity of Ordinary Work
Moving beyond the typical focus on professional and creative classes in faith-and-work discussions, this book brings the concerns of working-class laborers, hourly employees, and unpaid workers into the center of theological reflection.
Drawing from Scripture and Christian ethics, A Working Theology of Labor reveals a God who is passionately pro-worker--a God who hears the cries of the marginalized and desires a world where every person's skill and calling serve the good of all. In this book, Adam L. Gustine
● takes stock of the church's track record on working-class issues;
● shifts the conversation about faith and work to examine power structures and the social hierarchy of labor;
● considers what makes work dignifying and what makes compensation just;
● shows how Christians should approach this topic theologically and ethically;
● examines whether solidarity is possible between workers and owners in an economy built on unequal power;
● equips workers to resist exploitation and reclaim agency over their own labor; and
● addresses disability, artificial intelligence, and uncompensated work as modern challenges to human dignity.
Ideal for professors and students, A Working Theology of Labor provides a vital framework for courses in theology, ethics, business, and vocation, as well as religion and society. It will also appeal to pastors, lay leaders, and anyone seeking to integrate faith, work, and justice in everyday life.
- 181 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part 1: A Working Theology of Labor
- Part 2: Putting a Theology of Labor to Work
- Conclusion: Good Work and the Good Life
- Index
- Back Cover
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Publisher
Baker AcademicYear
2026Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Labour EconomicseBook ISBN
9781493456062
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