
Gods Behaving Badly
Media, Religion and Celebrity Culture
Pete Ward(Author)
SCM Press
Published on 29. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-334-04335-5 (ISBN)
Description
Pete Ward develops a notion of theology in a celebrity culture based on the plausibility of faith in relation to the circulation of stories within cultural representation. Linked to the plausibility of Christian theology is the notion of theological capital i.e. that celebrity culture is a theological resource. Finally, theologizing will be linked to issues of missiology using ideas such as inculturation and acculturation. The theological expression of the Church will be presented as circulating discourse being affected by and in turn affecting the wider culture.
Reviews / Votes
'Pete Ward's expertise in the sociology of religion and grasp of contemporary culture is on full display here. The final chapter is a masterclass in cultural analysis for the discerning.'More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-334-04335-5 (9780334043355)
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Person
Pete Ward is Senior Lecturer in Youth Ministry and Theological Education at King's College, London. He was formerly the Archbishop of Canterbury's Advisor for Youth Ministry.