Studying Local Churches

by Helen Cameron, Philip J. Richter, Douglas Davies

This practical handbook guides readers through the various tools, methods of analysis and research skills needed for studying local churches. It is aimed at final year undergraduates, Masters level students, student ministers, church leaders and policy makers interested in local faith communities.

Paperback

First published March 31, 2005

About the author

Helen Cameron is a Research Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Ecclesiology and Practical Theology (Ripon College Cuddesdon) of which she was the founding Director. She is Head of Public Affairs for The Salvation Army which involves lobbying for policy changes on behalf of those the organisation serves.

As a practical theologian she is interested in the connections between the pastoral, practical and political.