Everyday theology : how to read cultural texts and interpret trends - Vanhoozer, Kevin J.; Anderson, Charles A., 1975-; Sleasman, Michael J., 1976- (Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, 2007)
A reader's guide : how to use this book -- Introduction: toward a theory of cultural interpretation -- What is everyday theology? how and why Christians should read culture / Kevin J. Vanhoozer -- Reading cultural texts -- The Gospel according to safeway : the checkout line and the good life / Jeremy D. Lawson, Michael J. Sleasman & Charles A. Anderson -- Despair and redemption : a theological account of eminem / Darren Sarisky -- The high price of unity : the universal declaration of human rights / David G. Thompson -- Between city and steeple : looking at megachurch architecture / Premkumar D. Williams -- Swords, sandals, and saviors : visions of hope in Ridley Scott's gladiator / Michael J. Sleasman -- Interpreting cultural trends -- The business of busyness : or, what should we make of martha? / Charles A. Anderson -- Welcome to the blogosphere / Justin A. Bailey -- Human 2.0 : transhumanism as a cultural trend / Matthew Eppinette -- Fantasy funerals and other designer ways of going out in style / Ben Peays -- Concluding untheoretical postscript -- Putting it into practice : weddings for everyday theologians / Charles A. Anderson & Michae J. Sleasma.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-280) and indexes.
Keywords: Christianity and culture; Theology, Practical; Theology