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Now in its third edition, Christianity as a World Religion locates the Christian faith within its global context. Structured by geographical region, it covers Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania, showing how Christianity is locally rooted in different communities. Within each region, it considers the history of the spread and reception of Christianity there; distinctive forms of church, worship and theology; the interreligious relations of the churches; and Christian interaction with society, politics, and economics.
New to this edition:
- Further coverage of the role of migration and transnational movements
- Additional attention to Orthodox Churches, Pentecostalism
- More explicit coverage of race and race theory, gender and sexuality, theory and method of world Christianity
- Relevant updates throughout, including #blacklivesmatter, climate-change, Hispanic migration to the US, the Covid-19 pandemic, the significance of Ukraine.
- Chapter summaries and updated recommended readings
Also included are study questions, maps, and 40 images. Online resources provide additional case studies for use by instructors. Methodologies covered include religious studies, theology, history, and cultural, social and development studies, so it is ideal for courses on World Christianity, Christianity as a Global Religion, the History of Christianity and contemporary Christian Theology
Published | Aug 21 2025 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 3rd |
Extent | 432 |
ISBN | 9781350371538 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Illustrations | 40 bw illus |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
'This revised and updated third edition of 'Christianity as a World Religion', provides in lucid prose a well-documented fascinating account of diverse expressions of Christianity in all the continents from its inception to the present day from a global, ecumenical and post-colonial perspective. The authors attempt to show how Christianity is locally rooted and the same time globally connected through increased immigration and networks, is a unique contribution.'
Peter Vethanayagamony, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, USA
'This volume manages to cover an extraordinary amount of subject matter. In doing so, it presents a unique and essential peripheral vision of the global phenomenon that is Christianity. As an introductory text it is much needed.'
Jack Cunningham, Bishop Grosseteste University, UK
'Methodologically rich and substantive in its coverage, if you are looking for a comprehensive study of world Christianity, this is the volume.'
Lalsangkima Pachuau, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA
'This is the go-to primer on the story of Christianity's expanse and the issues it has faced around the globe. Readers will find this third edition, with deepened discussions and updated topics, a welcome revision to an already excellent book.'
Alexander Chow, University of Edinburgh, UK
'Christianity as a World Religion traverses the rich tapestry of Christian traditions, examining cultural, historical, and social dimensions with precision and nuance. Kim and Kim masterfully balance Christianity's universality and locality, which encompasses a multitude of traditions, interpretations, and practices. This book stands out for its scholarly depth and accessible prose. I have used earlier editions of this book as a main textbook in undergraduate and graduate courses and frequently recommend them to anyone seeking to understand Christianity as a world religion..'
Soojin Chung, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA
'In the midst of a boom in publications on World Christianity, the already classic study by Sebastian and Kirsteen Kim – now in a third and revised edition - deserves special attention. It offers innovative approaches to “Christianity as a World Religion”. Arranged by continents, it describes Christianity as a globally widespread and locally rooted movement, with a special focus on processes of “globalization from below”. Indispensable for future research.'
Klaus Koschorke, University of Munich, Germany
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