Church and Civil Society

A Theology of Engagement

edited by Sue Leppert and Francis Sullivan

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Extent: 146 pages

Publisher: ATF Press

Subjects: Religious Studies

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(February 2026)

ISBN: 9781920691134

6 x 9 inches

Price: $30.50

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Hardback (Published)

(February 2026)

ISBN: 9781923602748

6 x 9 inches

Price: $44.50

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PDF (Published)

(February 2026)

ISBN: 9781923602762

Price: $42.00

This book explores the relationship between church, state, markets and civil society. It focuses on the tension between the churches’ responsibilities and contractual obligations as service provider in a particular political and economic context, and its commitment to being an agent of social justice, advocacy and responsive action for people who are disadvantaged or marginalised. As part of this it also examines the way community services are currently expected to operate in a climate of market driven economic objectives, privatisation, competition policy, and government social policy reforms. It covers themes such as terms of engagement, images of church, and spirituality and engagement.

  • Edited by Francis Sullivan
  • Edited by Sue Leppert