Church, State and Civil Society

Book info: Church, State and Civil Society (Hardcover, 222 pages) – Cambridge University Press, 2005. Language: English.

The rich tradition of Christian political theology demands renewed attention, particularly at a time when secular liberalism is in crisis and when the civic contribution of religion is being re-assessed. This book explores the relationship of the church both to the state and civil institutions, drawing specifically on the concept of civil society. It offers a critical assessment of the effect of the First Amendment in the United States and, in a concluding chapter, defends the argument for continuing disestablishment in England and Scotland. About the Author David Fergusson is Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh.