Theology as Sociology, Sociology as Theology

The value of cross-disciplinary interaction between sociology and theology has long been acknowledged, but is rarely pursued or examined. While sociological insights have contributed much to many important discussions in the field of theology, influence in the other direction is rare. This work seek...

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Published in:Journal of sociology and Christianity
Main Author: Wheeldon, Jeff (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Graduate School [2016]
In: Journal of sociology and Christianity
Further subjects:B Theology
B Wink
B Bonhoeffer
B Consultation
B Interdisciplinary
B Social Theory
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