Wiley Blackwell Companion to Qualitative Research and Theology

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Theology and Qualitative Research presents the theological debates, methodological complexities, and current state of knowledge in the emerging field of qualitative theological research. Contributions from an international panel of both well-established and younger scholars, including those working in disciplines other than theology, discuss varied theoretical approaches, describe how empirical methods are used within theology, explore how qualitative research is redefining the nature of theological study, and more.
Featuring almost fifty original entries, the companion is the first book of its kind to provide contemporary scholars across theological subdisciplines with the frameworks of practice and theory necessary to grow within the field and set the agenda for the future. Throughout the text, the authors address different approaches to Theology and Qualitative research while highlighting important issues, developments, and debates. The coverage spans Christian ethics, digital theology, queer theology, political theology, practical theology, pastoral leadership.
Edited by world-renowned leaders in the field, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Theology and Qualitative Research reflects more than 15 years of academic dialogue and debate within the Ecclesiology & Ethnography Network. This unprecedented volume is essential reading for graduate students, postgraduates, researchers, and scholars undertaking empirical fieldwork in Christian Ethics, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Contemporary Worship, as well as related disciplines such as Ecclesiology, Mission Studies, World Christianity, Pastoral Theology, Political Theology, Worship Studies, and all forms of contextual theology.

Pete Ward is Professor of Practical Theology at Durham University, UK, and NLA University College, Bergen, Norway. He founded, together with Christian Scharen, the Ecclesiology and Ethnography (E&E) Network and served as Editor of the journal Ecclesial Practices. He is the author of Introducing Practical Theology: Mission Ministry and the Life of the Church, Liquid Ecclesiology: Gospel and Church, and the editor of Perspectives on Ecclesiology and Ethnography.
Knut Tveitereid is Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Head of Ministry Training at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society in Oslo, Norway. He is closely involved with the Ecclesiology and Ethnography (E&E) Network and serves as Academic Coordinator for the E&E Network's annual Durham Conference.