Mark J. Cartledge
Author of Encountering the Spirit: The Charismatic Tradition (Traditions of Christian Spirituality)
About the Author
Mark J. Cartledge is Director of the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is interested in contemporary Pentecostal theology and empirical studies of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. His most recent book is titled: Testimony in the Spirit: show more Rescripting Ordinary Pentecostal Theology (2010). show less
Works by Mark J. Cartledge
Encountering the Spirit: The Charismatic Tradition (Traditions of Christian Spirituality) (2006) 36 copies
Speaking in Tongues (Studies in Pentecostal and Charismatic Issues) (Studies in Pentecostal and Charismatic Issues) (2006) 27 copies
The Mediation of the Spirit: Interventions in Practical Theology (Pentecostal Manifestos (PM)) (2015) 23 copies
Scripting Pentecost: A Study of Pentecostals, Worship and Liturgy (Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical… (2016) 4 copies
Associated Works
Studying Global Pentecostalism: Theories and Methods (The Anthropology of Christianity) (2010) — Contributor — 18 copies
Exploring Ordinary Theology: Everyday Christian Believing and the Church (Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and… (2013) — Contributor — 16 copies
Exorcism and Deliverance: Multi-Disciplinary Studies (Studies in Pentecostal and Charismatic Issues) (2011) — Contributor — 3 copies
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Practical Theology is written in two parts. In the first three chapters, Cartledge explains his methodology along with a variety of research methods that suit. Particularly enlightening is the way he weaves contemporary philosophy and charismatic scholarship together to define truth.
The chapters in the second half of Practical Theology illustrate the methodology of the first half. Cartledge has used both quantitative and qualitative research methods in his career. He uses the data he gathered throughout his research to demonstrate various ways of doing sociological studies. These chapters are interesting on two levels. They illuminate some key ideas in charismatic theology: prophecy, the role of women, and glossolalia to name a few. At the end of each study Cartledge offers a reflection on the methods used to interpret the data.
Practical Theology should be read by anyone interested in doing sociological research from a charismatic perspective.… (more)