Stephen J. Hunt
Encyclopedia
Stephen John Hunt is a British
professor of sociology
at the University of the West of England
. Prior to his appointment at the University of West England in 2001, Hunt had taught at the Sociology Department at the University of Reading
for thirteen years, as well as in the Religious Studies Department at the University of Surrey
, Roehampton
.
Hunt's primary research interests include the Charismatic movement
, the "New" Black Pentecostal Churches and the "gay debate" in the Christian Churches.
He is the author of Alternative Religions: A Sociological Introduction, which was published in hardcover edition, and then again in paperback edition in 2003. He is also the author of The Life Course: A Sociological Introduction, published in hardcover as well as paperback edition in 2005 Religion in Western Society, published in hardcover in January 2002 and paperback edition in March 2002, and The Alpha Enterprise, published in hardcover and paperback editions in 2004. He also edited the work: Christian Millenarianism: From the Early Church to Waco.
Hunt is on the editorial board of Pentecostudies.
United Kingdom
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professor of sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
at the University of the West of England
University of the West of England
The University of the West of England is a university based in the English city of Bristol. Its main campus is at Frenchay, about five miles north of the city centre...
. Prior to his appointment at the University of West England in 2001, Hunt had taught at the Sociology Department at the University of Reading
University of Reading
The University of Reading is a university in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. The University was established in 1892 as University College, Reading and received its Royal Charter in 1926. It is based on several campuses in, and around, the town of Reading.The University has a long tradition...
for thirteen years, as well as in the Religious Studies Department at the University of Surrey
University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a university located within the county town of Guildford, Surrey in the South East of England. It received its charter on 9 September 1966, and was previously situated near Battersea Park in south-west London. The institution was known as Battersea College of Technology...
, Roehampton
Roehampton
Roehampton is a district in south-west London, forming the western end of the London Borough of Wandsworth. It lies between the town of Barnes to the north, Putney to the east and Wimbledon Common to the south. The Richmond Park golf courses are west of the neighbourhood, and just south of these is...
.
Hunt's primary research interests include the Charismatic movement
Charismatic movement
The term charismatic movement is used in varying senses to describe 20th century developments in various Christian denominations. It describes an ongoing international, cross-denominational/non-denominational Christian movement in which individual, historically mainstream congregations adopt...
, the "New" Black Pentecostal Churches and the "gay debate" in the Christian Churches.
He is the author of Alternative Religions: A Sociological Introduction, which was published in hardcover edition, and then again in paperback edition in 2003. He is also the author of The Life Course: A Sociological Introduction, published in hardcover as well as paperback edition in 2005 Religion in Western Society, published in hardcover in January 2002 and paperback edition in March 2002, and The Alpha Enterprise, published in hardcover and paperback editions in 2004. He also edited the work: Christian Millenarianism: From the Early Church to Waco.
Hunt is on the editorial board of Pentecostudies.
Books
- Alternative Religions: A Sociological Introduction, Ashgate Publishing, October 2003, ISBN 978-0754634102 , ISBN 0754634108
- The Life Course: A Sociological Introduction, February 10, 2005, Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 1403914702 , ISBN 978-1403914705
- Religion in Western Society: Sociology for a Changing World, Palgrave Macmillan, March 20, 2002, ISBN 0333945921 , ISBN 978-0333945926
- The Alpha Enterprise: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Era, Ashgate Publishing, October 2004, ISBN 0754650367 , ISBN 978-0754650362
- Christian Millenarianism: From the Early Church to Waco, Indiana University Press, July 1, 2001, ISBN 0253214912 , ISBN 978-0253214911, Editor
Articles
- 'Acting the Part: Living History - Who Joins and Why?', Leisure Studies, 23: pp387–403, 2004.
- 'Saints and Sinners: The Role of Conservative Christian Pressure Groups in the Christian Gay Debate in the UK', Religion-on-Line, November, 2003.
- 'The Alpha Programme: Some Tentative Observations', Journal of Contemporary Religion, 2003, 18 (1): 77-93.
- 'The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement in Britain: Mobilization and Opposition', Journal of Religion and Society, 4, 2002: 1-18.
- 'Deprivation and Western Pentecostalism Revisited: The Case of "Classical" Pentecostalism', Pentecostudies, July, 2002.
- 'Deprivation and Western Pentecostalism Revisited: The Case of Neo-Pentecostalism', Pentecostudies, July, 2002.
- 'The "New" Black Pentecostal Churches: The Growth and Theology of the Redeemed Christian Church of God', Journal of the European Pentecostal Association, 2002.
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God. Black Church Revival in the UK, Pneuma, Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, 2002.
- 'The Jesus Fellowship as a Total Institution', Communal Studies, 2002, (14) (4): 94-107
- '"Neither Here Nor There": The Construction of Identities and Boundary Maintenance of West African Pentecostals', Sociology, 2002, 36 (1): 147-69.
- 'The "Health and Wealth" Gospel in the UK: Variations on a Theme', Culture and Religion, 3 (1), 2001: 89-104.
- 'The British Black Pentecostal "Revival": Identity and Belief in the "New" Nigerian Churches', Ethnic and Racial Studies, 24 (1) 2001: 104-24.
- 'Dramatising the "Health and Wealth Gospel": Belief and Practice of a Neo-Pentecostal "Faith" Ministry', The Journal of Beliefs and Values, 2000: .
- 'All Things Bright and Beautiful: The Rise of the Anglican Charismatic Church', Journal of Evangelical Theology, 13 (1) 2000: 16-34.
- 'The Neill Commission on Party Funding in Britain: Recommendations and Implications', Talking Politics, The Journal of the Politics Association 14 (2), January, 2000.
- '"Winning Ways"': Globalisation and the Impact of the Health and Wealth Ministries', Journal of Contemporary Religion, 2000.
See also
- Charismatic ChristianityCharismatic ChristianityCharismatic Christianity is a Christian doctrine that maintains that modern-day believers experience miracles, prophecy, speaking in tongues, and other spiritual gifts as described in of the Bible...
- Christian churchChristian ChurchThe Christian Church is the assembly or association of followers of Jesus Christ. The Greek term ἐκκλησία that in its appearances in the New Testament is usually translated as "church" basically means "assembly"...
- Neuro-linguistic programmingNeuro-linguistic programmingNeuro-linguistic programming is an approach to psychotherapy, self-help and organizational change. Founders Richard Bandler and John Grinder say that NLP is a model of interpersonal communication and a system of alternative therapy which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective...
- New religious movements
- PentecostalismPentecostalismPentecostalism is a diverse and complex movement within Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, has an eschatological focus, and is an experiential religion. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, the Greek...
- Prem RawatPrem RawatPrem Pal Singh Rawat , also known as Maharaji and formerly known as Guru Maharaj Ji and Balyogeshwar, teaches a meditation practice he calls Knowledge....
- Religion and sexualityReligion and sexualityMost world religions have sought to address the moral issues that arise from people's sexuality in society and in human interactions. Each major religion has developed moral codes covering issues of sexuality, morality, ethics etc...
- Sociology of ReligionSociology of religionThe sociology of religion concerns the role of religion in society: practices, historical backgrounds, developments and universal themes. There is particular emphasis on the recurring role of religion in all societies and throughout recorded history...
External links
- Profile, at University of the West of EnglandUniversity of the West of EnglandThe University of the West of England is a university based in the English city of Bristol. Its main campus is at Frenchay, about five miles north of the city centre...