Using a new interdisciplinary approach to practical theology, A Rite on the Edge, reflects theologically on the findings of research conducted by Sarah Lawrence into baptism in the Church of England and in English culture more widely, using insights and research methods from corpus linguistics.

Sarah Lawrence

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Foreword

Introduction

1. The problem of ‘baptism’ and ‘christening’

2. What’s in a word?

3. The history of ‘baptism’ and ‘christening’ in the English language

4. Christening, baptism and the giving of a name

5. Marriage-like vows

6. Godparents

7. ‘Just an excuse for a party’: Joy and celebration in baptism

8. Yes, but is it really Christian baptism?

9. Whose Church is it anyway?

10. Reintroducing ‘christening’ to Christian approaches to baptism

Appendix 1. A note on methodology

Appendix 2. Corpora consulted

Bibliography

A Rite on the Edge by Sarah Lawrence explores the disconnect between church and non-church families regarding baptism. It uses practical theology and corpus linguistics to address these challenges.

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A Rite on the Edge explores the disconnect in baptism understanding between churches and families.

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Using a new interdisciplinary approach to practical theology, A Rite on the Edge, reflects theologically on the findings of research conducted by Sarah Lawrence into baptism in the Church of England and in English culture more widely, using insights and research methods from corpus linguistics.

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