Ethnographic Theology

This book uses ethnography as theological practice, yielding a theology constructed at the intersection of church, academy and everyday life. Drawing on the author's research in her Baptist church, the resulting 'ethnographic theology' produces creative theological insights, while also proposing fresh alternatives for Christian thought and action.

The volume is addressed to other academic theologians, particularly those who desire to produce knowledge not about or for but through those who empower their work. I found her ways of weaving dense theory and theology through ethnography a pleasure to read. (Rebecca Spurrier, Shorter Reviews, Vol. 70 (4), October, 2016)

Auteur
Natalie Wigg-Stevenson received her doctorate in theological studies from Vanderbilt University, USA, where she was a fellow in The Program in Theology and Practice. She is now Assistant Professor of Contextual Education and Theology at Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, Canada, where she also founded and directs the Teaching for Ministry Program.

Contenu
Introduction PART I: ETHNOGRAPHIC THEOLOGICAL THEORIES AND METHODS 1. Making Space: Making the Theological Field 2. Making Theologians: Deploying a Theological Habitus PART II: CONSTRUCTIVE THEOLOGIES 3. Cogs in the Machine: A Reflexive Theology of Ecclesial Change 4. The Slump of a Shoulder: A Carnal Theology of God 5. My Mother's Hips: A Performance Theology of Sanctification Conclusion