Stephen J Hunt
Biographic Data
| ID | 261723 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stephen J Hunt |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stephen J |
| FAMILY NAME | Hunt |
| SIGNATURE | HUNT S J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the West of England |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6400-4321 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 53 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 27 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Handbook of Megachurches
The megachurch is an exceptional recent religious trend, certainly within Christian spheres. Spreading from the USA, megachurches now reached reach different global contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives. Readership: All interested in Christianity and contemporary religion, religious organisations, revivalism, and religion and popular culture
Alternative Religions
Title first published in 2003. Alternative religions attract great public, academic and government interest in our apparently post-Christian society. Yet how did all the 'alternatives' develop, what are their beliefs and practices and how significant is their impact in terms of the world's religions and society? This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the major forms of alternative religions: Cults, Sects, New Religious Movements, the …
Social System
There is a sense in which a social system may be defined as two or more people engaged in ongoing social interaction. The aspect of interaction that might be said to make it specifically a system is that a high degree of regularity or recurrence is conducive to more or less permanent structural arrangements. This normatively defined categorization of a social system came to be largely identified with particular schools of sociology generally loca…
Master Status
The term “master status” denotes a perceived social standing that has exceptional significance for individual identity, frequently shaping a person's entire social experience. The concept is at least implied within the theoretical framework of structural functionalism, especially the work of Talcott Parsons, who was predisposed toward using the expression in a normative sense. Here, master status is attached to the prestige relating to the indivi…
Organizations
A broad definition of an organization could be any purposeful arrangement of social activity that implies active control over human relations ordered for particular ends. In this sense, organizations involve patterns of relationships beyond primary group associations that are largely spontaneous, unplanned, and informal, and that are typified by kinship relations, peer groups, and localized community networks. There is, however, no generally acce…
Nozick, Robert (1938–2002)
Robert Nozick, a noted Harvard philosopher, emerged as something of an icon for the libertarian right from the 1970s. Perhaps his most renowned work, Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974) marked a powerful philosophical challenge to the most widely held political social stances of liberals, socialists, and conservatives. In this volume, Nozick advances a sophisticated defense of the rights of the individual in relation to the state. He argues that th…
Charisma
The term “charisma” is one of the most enduring conceptions in the annals of sociology. Its origin, meaning “gift,” as derived from the Greek, is close to Max Weber's understanding of the term that has subsequently passed into common vocabularies. The notion of charisma can be seen as one of Weber's core typologies, one related to the underlying basis of authority. Weber, in works such as The Religion of China , speaks of charismatic leadership i…
Social Structure
The term “social structure” denotes a more or less enduring pattern of social arrangements within a particular society, group, or social organization. Nonetheless, despite its widespread usage, there is no single agreed concept of social structure that exists in sociology or related disciplines. An early attempt to theorize the notion of social structure was seen in the work of Lévi‐Strauss, the French social anthropologist, who attempted to disc…
Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity
The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Movements, Institutions & Allegiance traces how the largest religion in the world continues to be expressed in energetic global dynamic forms. In contemporary times Christianity is increasingly exposed to divisions, not only through its traditional channels – Roman Catholic, Protestant and the Orthodoxy – nor conservative and liberal streams, but numerous nuanced articulations. This is reflected i…
Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity
The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Themes and Developments in Culture, Politics, and Society maps the transformations, as well as the continuities, of the largest of the major religions - engaging with the critical global issues which relate to the faith in a fast changing world. International experts in the area offer contributions focusing on global movements; regional trends and developments; Christianity, the state, politics an…
Pentecostal Churches and Homosexuality
Historically, the majority of Pentecostal churches stem from holiness and revivalistic streams of Christianity, while neo-Pentecostal churches are often indigenous plantings that broke away from congregations established by earlier Protestant mission. Given their stress on religious experience and their belief in the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, Pentecostal churches have always stressed individual holiness, and this holiness is understood…
Christian Lobbyist Groups and the Negotiation of Sexual Rights in the UK
Although sexual minority rights have not necessarily generated polarised views within Christian churches and organisations, the subject has tended to forge an arena of contestation between liberal and conservative constituencies. Theological differences have frequently been manifested through the mobilisation of ‘cause’ groups lobbying the political realm and public opinion in order to advance their contrasting standpoints. The article seeks to i…
Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity
Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity is an easy-to-read guide designed for those interested in learning about one of the fastest growing religious traditions in the world. Adam Stewart's unique collection presents concise, yet comprehensive explanations of some of the most important terms and concepts needed to understand the origins and development, as well as the beliefs and practices, of Pentecostalism worldwide. Twenty-four scholars from five…
Masculinity, Homosexuality and the Defence of Islam
This paper analyses how Islamic Neo-traditionalists perceive gender constructs through a distorted view of religious texts and cultural conventions. It explores the ramifications of these constructs for attitudes towards same-sex orientations and relationships. These themes are discussed with reference to a case study of a TV talk show on 5 June 2006 by one conservative scholar-activist, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, whose teachings have an impact in…
The Ashgate Research Companion to Contemporary Religion and Sexuality
The Ashgate Research Companion to Contemporary Religion and Sexuality provides academics and students with a comprehensive and authoritative state-of-the-art review of current research in the area of sexuality and religion, broadly defined. This collection of expert essays offers an inter-disciplinary study of the important aspects of sexuality and religion, calling upon sociological, cultural, historical and theological contributions to an under…
Masculinity, Homosexuality and the Defence of Islam
This paper analyses how Islamic Neo-traditionalists perceive gender constructs through a distorted view of religious texts and cultural conventions. It explores the ramifications of these constructs for attitudes towards same-sex orientations and relationships. These themes are discussed with reference to a case study of a TV talk show on 5 June 2006 by one conservative scholar-activist, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, whose teachings have an impact in…
Introduction
A Sociological Study of the Great Commandment in Pentecostalism
The Shaping of Ulster Presbyterian Belief and Practice 1770-1840 - By Andrew R. Holmes
The Promise of Salvation
Charismatic Revival and Precarious Charisma
Following the neo-Pentecostal revivals of the 1990s, and commencing in the Spring of 2008, a fresh wave of revival, characterised by miraculous healings, became associated with what came to be known as the ‘Florida Outpouring’. Unlike the earlier so-called Toronto Blessing and the Brownsville revivals, that at Lakeland, Florida, proved to be relatively short-lived. While similar to the earlier revivals in many respects, it differed in being predo…
But We're Men Aren't We
Living history-the presentation of a historical period using live actors-remains an under-researched area despite the range of disciplines that might be brought to focus. While living history became popular in North America from the mid-twentieth century as a means of education, it now constitutes the basis of a fast-growing leisure-time pursuit- one that signifies a number of engendered trajectories in the sphere of leisure. This article will ex…
Alpha and the gay issue
The Alpha course is possibly the most widespread and best‐known evangelizing initiative of recent times. Billing itself as an introduction into ‘basic Christianity’, Alpha is a programme that has been adopted worldwide by tens of thousands of churches. This paper overviews Alpha’s attitude towards one of the most controversial debates in the Church today, the so‐called ‘gay issue’. The paper, largely based on literature research and a national su…
Alternative Religions
Review Article| August 01 2005 Alternative Religions: A Sociological Introduction Stephen J. Hunt Stephen J. Hunt Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Nova Religio (2005) 9 (1): 110–112. https://doi.org/10.1525/nr.2005.9.1.110 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Sit…
Acting the part
This paper explores the increasingly popular research area of ‘living history’ – the presentation of an historical period by live actors who portray and ‘live out’ the conditions of a particular time and place, largely through public events and other forms of staged reconstruction. While the topic might be analysed from various approaches, the paper endeavours to focus upon ‘living history’ largely as a ‘serious leisure’ pursuit, enquiring as to …
Acting the part
This paper explores the increasingly popular research area of ‘living history’ – the presentation of an historical period by live actors who portray and ‘live out’ the conditions of a particular time and place, largely through public events and other forms of staged reconstruction. While the topic might be analysed from various approaches, the paper endeavours to focus upon ‘living history’ largely as a ‘serious leisure’ pursuit, enquiring as to …
Masculinity, Homosexuality and the Defence of Islam
This paper analyses how Islamic Neo-traditionalists perceive gender constructs through a distorted view of religious texts and cultural conventions. It explores the ramifications of these constructs for attitudes towards same-sex orientations and relationships. These themes are discussed with reference to a case study of a TV talk show on 5 June 2006 by one conservative scholar-activist, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, whose teachings have an impact in…
But We're Men Aren't We
Living history-the presentation of a historical period using live actors-remains an under-researched area despite the range of disciplines that might be brought to focus. While living history became popular in North America from the mid-twentieth century as a means of education, it now constitutes the basis of a fast-growing leisure-time pursuit- one that signifies a number of engendered trajectories in the sphere of leisure. This article will ex…
Christian Lobbyist Groups and the Negotiation of Sexual Rights in the UK
Although sexual minority rights have not necessarily generated polarised views within Christian churches and organisations, the subject has tended to forge an arena of contestation between liberal and conservative constituencies. Theological differences have frequently been manifested through the mobilisation of ‘cause’ groups lobbying the political realm and public opinion in order to advance their contrasting standpoints. The article seeks to i…
Organizations
A broad definition of an organization could be any purposeful arrangement of social activity that implies active control over human relations ordered for particular ends. In this sense, organizations involve patterns of relationships beyond primary group associations that are largely spontaneous, unplanned, and informal, and that are typified by kinship relations, peer groups, and localized community networks. There is, however, no generally acce…
Introduction
The Promise of Salvation
Sociology of Religion
Journal Article Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Developments, by Kevin Christiano, William Swatos, Jr., and Peter Kivisto. Walnut Creek, CA: Alta Mira Press, 2002, 365 pp.; $44.95 (cloth) Get access Susanne C. Monahan Susanne C. Monahan Montana State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Sociology of Religion, Volume 64, Issue 4, Winter 2003, Pages 525–526, https://doi.org/10.2307/3712340 Publishe…
Religion in Western Society
This book offers a comprehensive account of the nature and expression of contemporary forms of religion in Western societies. Drawing both on recent original work and classical and contemporary conceptual frameworks, it examines the beliefs, practices, patterns of organisation and significant trends in both mainstream and fringe religions including cults and quasi-religions. Competing arguments and theories about key developments are treated full…
Religion in Western Society
Religion in the West: A Sociological Perspective Secularisation and the 'Decline' of Religion The Resurgence of Religion? Western Religion in the Global Context Religion: Change and Stability in Western Societies Belief, Practice and Belonging Challenges to Western Christianity Sectarianism and Fundamentalism Cults and the New Religiosity The New Religions: Issues and Controversies The Religions of Ethnic Minorities in the West Popular Forms of R…
Sociology of Religion
Journal Article Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Developments, by Kevin Christiano, William Swatos, Jr., and Peter Kivisto. Walnut Creek, CA: Alta Mira Press, 2002, 365 pp.; $44.95 (cloth) Get access Susanne C. Monahan Susanne C. Monahan Montana State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Sociology of Religion, Volume 64, Issue 4, Winter 2003, Pages 525–526, https://doi.org/10.2307/3712340 Publishe…
Acting the part
This paper explores the increasingly popular research area of ‘living history’ – the presentation of an historical period by live actors who portray and ‘live out’ the conditions of a particular time and place, largely through public events and other forms of staged reconstruction. While the topic might be analysed from various approaches, the paper endeavours to focus upon ‘living history’ largely as a ‘serious leisure’ pursuit, enquiring as to …
Alpha and the gay issue
The Alpha course is possibly the most widespread and best‐known evangelizing initiative of recent times. Billing itself as an introduction into ‘basic Christianity’, Alpha is a programme that has been adopted worldwide by tens of thousands of churches. This paper overviews Alpha’s attitude towards one of the most controversial debates in the Church today, the so‐called ‘gay issue’. The paper, largely based on literature research and a national su…
Alternative Religions
Review Article| August 01 2005 Alternative Religions: A Sociological Introduction Stephen J. Hunt Stephen J. Hunt Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Nova Religio (2005) 9 (1): 110–112. https://doi.org/10.1525/nr.2005.9.1.110 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Sit…
But We're Men Aren't We
Living history-the presentation of a historical period using live actors-remains an under-researched area despite the range of disciplines that might be brought to focus. While living history became popular in North America from the mid-twentieth century as a means of education, it now constitutes the basis of a fast-growing leisure-time pursuit- one that signifies a number of engendered trajectories in the sphere of leisure. This article will ex…
Charismatic Revival and Precarious Charisma
Following the neo-Pentecostal revivals of the 1990s, and commencing in the Spring of 2008, a fresh wave of revival, characterised by miraculous healings, became associated with what came to be known as the ‘Florida Outpouring’. Unlike the earlier so-called Toronto Blessing and the Brownsville revivals, that at Lakeland, Florida, proved to be relatively short-lived. While similar to the earlier revivals in many respects, it differed in being predo…
A Sociological Study of the Great Commandment in Pentecostalism
The Shaping of Ulster Presbyterian Belief and Practice 1770-1840 - By Andrew R. Holmes
The Promise of Salvation
Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity
Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity is an easy-to-read guide designed for those interested in learning about one of the fastest growing religious traditions in the world. Adam Stewart's unique collection presents concise, yet comprehensive explanations of some of the most important terms and concepts needed to understand the origins and development, as well as the beliefs and practices, of Pentecostalism worldwide. Twenty-four scholars from five…
Masculinity, Homosexuality and the Defence of Islam
This paper analyses how Islamic Neo-traditionalists perceive gender constructs through a distorted view of religious texts and cultural conventions. It explores the ramifications of these constructs for attitudes towards same-sex orientations and relationships. These themes are discussed with reference to a case study of a TV talk show on 5 June 2006 by one conservative scholar-activist, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, whose teachings have an impact in…
The Ashgate Research Companion to Contemporary Religion and Sexuality
The Ashgate Research Companion to Contemporary Religion and Sexuality provides academics and students with a comprehensive and authoritative state-of-the-art review of current research in the area of sexuality and religion, broadly defined. This collection of expert essays offers an inter-disciplinary study of the important aspects of sexuality and religion, calling upon sociological, cultural, historical and theological contributions to an under…
Masculinity, Homosexuality and the Defence of Islam
This paper analyses how Islamic Neo-traditionalists perceive gender constructs through a distorted view of religious texts and cultural conventions. It explores the ramifications of these constructs for attitudes towards same-sex orientations and relationships. These themes are discussed with reference to a case study of a TV talk show on 5 June 2006 by one conservative scholar-activist, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, whose teachings have an impact in…
Introduction
Pentecostal Churches and Homosexuality
Historically, the majority of Pentecostal churches stem from holiness and revivalistic streams of Christianity, while neo-Pentecostal churches are often indigenous plantings that broke away from congregations established by earlier Protestant mission. Given their stress on religious experience and their belief in the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, Pentecostal churches have always stressed individual holiness, and this holiness is understood…
Christian Lobbyist Groups and the Negotiation of Sexual Rights in the UK
Although sexual minority rights have not necessarily generated polarised views within Christian churches and organisations, the subject has tended to forge an arena of contestation between liberal and conservative constituencies. Theological differences have frequently been manifested through the mobilisation of ‘cause’ groups lobbying the political realm and public opinion in order to advance their contrasting standpoints. The article seeks to i…
Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity
The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Themes and Developments in Culture, Politics, and Society maps the transformations, as well as the continuities, of the largest of the major religions - engaging with the critical global issues which relate to the faith in a fast changing world. International experts in the area offer contributions focusing on global movements; regional trends and developments; Christianity, the state, politics an…
Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity
The Handbook of Global Contemporary Christianity: Movements, Institutions & Allegiance traces how the largest religion in the world continues to be expressed in energetic global dynamic forms. In contemporary times Christianity is increasingly exposed to divisions, not only through its traditional channels – Roman Catholic, Protestant and the Orthodoxy – nor conservative and liberal streams, but numerous nuanced articulations. This is reflected i…
Alternative Religions
Title first published in 2003. Alternative religions attract great public, academic and government interest in our apparently post-Christian society. Yet how did all the 'alternatives' develop, what are their beliefs and practices and how significant is their impact in terms of the world's religions and society? This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the major forms of alternative religions: Cults, Sects, New Religious Movements, the …
Social System
There is a sense in which a social system may be defined as two or more people engaged in ongoing social interaction. The aspect of interaction that might be said to make it specifically a system is that a high degree of regularity or recurrence is conducive to more or less permanent structural arrangements. This normatively defined categorization of a social system came to be largely identified with particular schools of sociology generally loca…
Master Status
The term “master status” denotes a perceived social standing that has exceptional significance for individual identity, frequently shaping a person's entire social experience. The concept is at least implied within the theoretical framework of structural functionalism, especially the work of Talcott Parsons, who was predisposed toward using the expression in a normative sense. Here, master status is attached to the prestige relating to the indivi…
Organizations
A broad definition of an organization could be any purposeful arrangement of social activity that implies active control over human relations ordered for particular ends. In this sense, organizations involve patterns of relationships beyond primary group associations that are largely spontaneous, unplanned, and informal, and that are typified by kinship relations, peer groups, and localized community networks. There is, however, no generally acce…
Nozick, Robert (1938–2002)
Robert Nozick, a noted Harvard philosopher, emerged as something of an icon for the libertarian right from the 1970s. Perhaps his most renowned work, Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974) marked a powerful philosophical challenge to the most widely held political social stances of liberals, socialists, and conservatives. In this volume, Nozick advances a sophisticated defense of the rights of the individual in relation to the state. He argues that th…
Sociology (23 works) · Philosophy (17 works) · Political science (12 works) · Religion, Society, and Development (12 works) · Law (10 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (10 works) · Religious studies (10 works) · Epistemology (9 works) · Social science (9 works) · Gender Studies (8 works)