This volume explores the relationship between Christian theology and the emerging discipline of fashion studies. It has received upwards of 30 reviews.
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Increasingly, nones are turning to leisure activities such as surfing to find meaning and purpose in their lives. This chapter explores the spiritual themes haunting California surf culture and how the Christian faith addresses these themes. Additionally, it lays out a model of how to think about any given spheres of life from a Chrsitian viewpoint.
Here I offer a theological introduction to the role of the arts in the life of the church.
This chapter compares and contrasts Reformed and Roman Catholic approaches to thinking about God's intent for the components of human society (family, church, state, etc.).
This volume is written for those working with collegians. My chapter offers pastoral guidance on how to help collegians think about the practical issues of discipleship involved in the mundane issue of dress (identity, stewardship, community).
This chapter examines the role fashion played in the secularizing impulses of the French Revolution.