Faith formation in a secular age: responding to the church's obsession with youthfulness
A leading practical theologian offers an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulates how faith can be formed in our secular age
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Baker Academic
2017
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Series/Journal: | Ministry in a secular age
1 |
| Further subjects: | B
Faith Development
B Church work with youth B Youth-Religious life |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: Root, Andrew: Faith Formation in a Secular Age : Volume 1 (Ministry in a Secular Age). - Grand Rapids : Baker Academic,c2017. - 9780801098468 |
| Summary: | A leading practical theologian offers an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulates how faith can be formed in our secular age Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Endorsements -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part 1: a history of the age of authenticity -- 1. The Boring Church and the Pursuit of Authenticity -- 2. The History of Youthfulness -- 3. The Perceived Scam of the Mass Society -- 4. The Rise of the Hippie and the Obsession with Youthfulness -- 5. The Rise of Hip -- 6. Churches Filled with Bobos-the Beasts of Authenticity -- Part 2: A Secular Age Meets Paul, and the Youthful Spirit Meets the Spirit of Ministry -- 7. Faith and Its Formation in a Secular Age -- 8. What Is Faith? -- 9. From Membership to Mystical Union -- 10. The Music of Formation -- 11. Is God a Favor Bestower or Gift Giver? -- Conclusion -- Index -- Back Cover |
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| ISBN: | 1493410318 |