Methodism in Australia: a history

Methodism has played a major role in all areas of public life in Australia but has been particularly significant for its influence on education, social welfare, missions to Aboriginal people and the Pacific Islands and the role of women. Drawing together a team of historical experts, Methodism in Au...

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Contributors: O'Brien, Glen 1959- (Editor) ; Carey, Hilary M. 1957- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge 2018
In:Year: 2018
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Edition:First issued in paperback
Series/Journal:Ashgate Methodist studies series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Australia / Methodism / History 1811-2014
IxTheo Classification:KDD Protestant Church
Further subjects:B Methodist Church
B Methodist Church History Australia
B Australia Church history Australia
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Summary:Methodism has played a major role in all areas of public life in Australia but has been particularly significant for its influence on education, social welfare, missions to Aboriginal people and the Pacific Islands and the role of women. Drawing together a team of historical experts, Methodism in Australia presents a critical introduction to one of the most important religious movements in Australia's settlement history and beyond. Offering ground-breaking regional studies of the development of Methodism, this book considers a broad range of issues including Australian Methodist religious experience, worship and music, Methodist intellectuals, and missions to Australia and the Pacific
Item Description:First published 2015 by Ashgate Publishing
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:1138549118