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Record Nr.

UNINA9910464576603321

Titolo

Wesleyan theology and social science [[electronic resource] ] : the dance of practical divinity and discovery / / edited by M. Kathryn Armistead, Brad D. Strawn and Ronald W. Wright

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Newcastle, : Cambridge Scholars, 2010

ISBN

1-282-46709-3

9786612467097

1-4438-1841-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (203 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ArmisteadM. Kathryn <1952->

StrawnBrad D

WrightRonald W

Disciplina

230.7

Soggetti

Psychology - Religious aspects - Methodist Church

Religion and science - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Exploring the context of Wesleyan theology and science -- pt. 2. Social science and Wesleyan theology interface -- pt. 3. Wesleyan theology and science : dialog, argument, or stand-off.

Sommario/riassunto

Science and religion are living, organic, and creative traditions. Both see humans as profoundly interconnected and in some way responsible for our environs. This worldview is especially true for social science and Wesleyan religious tradition. While the dance between science and religion will always be complex, it can also be enjoyable and mutually satisfying. However when couples dance only one at a time can lead and both have to acknowledge the importance of the other. This book is writte...