Mission and Development

God's Work or Good Works?

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

This title offers a constructive appraisal of the relationship between secular development and Christian mission, demonstrating the opportunities and problems associated with the work of faith-based organisations. This book considers the implications, consequences, opportunities and constraints faced when mission and development endeavours coincide. This is explored from various perspectives, including that of history, theology and those involved in mission work and missionary organizations. Despite eighty percent of the world's population professing religious belief, religion has been largely excluded from consideration of those seeking to aid development in poorer countries. Moreover, the work of missionaries has often involved the provision of basic welfare services that in many parts of the world predate the interventions undertaken by 'professional' secular aid workers. Are missionaries doing development work or is development a critical aspect of mission?

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-29
Mått:156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt:493 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:Continuum Publishing Corporation
ISBN:9781441182630

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Matthew Clarke is Associate Professor and Acting Head of the School of International and Political Studies, Deakin University, Australia.

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'This book offers a critical but constructive analysis of the intersection between the 'good work' of development initiatives and the specifically mission work of Christians and Christian churches. Using both historical and contemporary case studies, from a range of perspectives, the book gives a thoughtful, insightful and appreciative assessment of this intersection, and especially of the contribution of Christians and Christian churches and mission organizations. 'Secular' development is waking up to the longstanding and contemporary involvement of Christians in development initiatives, and this book is thus a timely and down-to-earth reflection.'

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction, Matthew Clarke & Kirsteen Kim (TBC); Part I: History and Setting; 1. Faith-based Organizations in International Development: Mapping the Religious Factor, Gerhard Hoffstaedter; 2. 'Productive Citizens': Methodists, Hospitals and Schools in Fiji, Kirstie Close; 3. Building a Nation: The Role of the Churches in Melanasia's Independence, Matthew Clarke; Part II: Theology of Mission and Development; 4. Christian Mission at the Crossroad of Development: Biblical and Magisterial Perspectives, Jacob Kavankul; 5. The Micah Mandate, Steve Bradbury; Part III: Case Studies: Mission Organisations and Development; 6. International Development Volunteering: Don't Ignore What Is Known About Cross-Cultural Relationships, Roger O'Halloran; 7. Making Mennonites: The Multiple Missions of the Mennonite Central Committee, Philip Fountain; 8. Partnership for Effective Involvement in Mission and Development, Kerry Enright & Vicki-Ann Ware; 9. Conclusion, Matthew Clarke; Bibliography; Index.