- 2010 edition. 273 pages
- Publisher: Steele Roberts Wellington
- Softcover. Large. B/w photos. Indexed
- Condition. Very Good.
Education for Methodist ministry in New Zealand from the 1840s
Ministry training goes to the heart of denominational identity. Holding together the academic pursuit of thological learning with the practical expression of Christian faith was often highly politicised within the church.
While the focus of the book is the development of ministry training, it also reveals a great deal about the history of the Methodist Church and many of its leading personalities. Among the recurring themes are: the place of Maori in the church, relationships between the church and the university, the inclusion of women, combining theoritical and practical training, response to war and public issues, ecumenical relationships, and the needs of Pacific Islanders.
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