Religious Leadership

Name: Religious Leadership
Brand: SAGE Publications Inc
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A Reference Handbook

AvSharon Henderson Callahan

SAGE Publications Inc

2013

5 450 kr

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Beskrivning

This 2-volume set within The SAGE Reference Series on Leadership tackles issues relevant to leadership in the realm of religion. It explores such themes as the contexts in which religious leaders move, leadership in communities of faith, leadership as taught in theological education and training, religious leadership impacting social change and social justice, and more. Topics are examined from multiple perspectives, traditions, and faiths.Features & Benefits:By focusing on key topics with 100 brief chapters, we provide students with more depth than typically found in encyclopedia entries but with less jargon or density than the typical journal article or research handbook chapter.Signed chapters are written in language and style that is broadly accessible.Each chapter is followed by a brief bibliography and further readings to guide students to sources for more in-depth exploration in their research journeys.A detailed index, cross-references between chapters, and an online version enhance accessibility for today′s student audience.

Produktinformation

Märke:SAGE Publications Inc
Utgivningsdatum:2013-08-12
Höjd:215 x 279 x undefined mm
Vikt:3 000 g
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:824
Förlag:SAGE Publications Inc
EAN:9781412999083

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Sharon Henderson Callahan is an Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Leadership at the School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle University. She has served in some capacity as Associate Dean for the institution for twenty years. Elected to the Woman in Leadership team for the Association of Theological Schools at the 2012 biennial, she also serves as President of the Academy of Religious Leadership. She has been on the editorial board of the Journal of Religious Leadership for ten years, and was the third recipient of the Called and Gifted Award bestowed by the Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry (AGPIM). She has co-authored and edited a series of eight texts collected in the Scripture and Leadership Training (SALT) curriculum.

Recensioner i media

"This handbook comprises a rich, eclectic collection of scholarly essays offering a "snapshot of religious leadership in the United States in 2013."...Very sensibly, in addition to major movements, trends, and themes, the work gives proper attention to leaders of special prominence....With its energetic, eclectic approach, this work makes a unique contribution to the study of leadership, and is sure to be welcomed enthusiastically. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers."