Francis, Leslie J. and Robbins, Mandy and Astley, Jeff, eds. (2009) Empirical theology in texts and tables : qualitative, quantitative and comparative perspectives. Empirical studies in theology (17). Leiden: Brill. ISBN 9789004168886

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Abstract

Empirical theology offers fresh and stimulating insights into the concerns of both the Church and the academy. It does this by accessing relevant empirical evidence using the tools of the social sciences, and placing this evidence in the context of theological critique and contemporary debate. In this pioneering collection of focused essays, leading experts of empirical theology illustrate key perspectives within this rapidly expanding discipline. The first section of this book explores theoretical issues underpinning the main methods of obtaining empirical data, and the use of these data within theology. The other two sections displaying the role both of qualitative studies, and of the analysis of quantitative data, in exploring a range of theological beliefs and religious, social and educational concerns.

Item Type:	Book
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Empirical theology, Qualitative research, Quantitative research
Series Name:	Empirical studies in theology
Publisher:	Brill
Place of Publication:	Leiden
ISBN:	9789004168886
Editor:	Francis, Leslie J. and Robbins, Mandy and Astley, Jeff
Official Date:	2009
Dates:	Date Event 2009 Published
Number:	17
Number of Pages:	406
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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