Disability, faith, and the church : inclusion and accommodation in contemporary congregations /

Wilder, Courtney,

Disability, faith, and the church : inclusion and accommodation in contemporary congregations / Courtney Wilder. - x, 158 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to disability theology -- Fruitful reading of scripture -- Self, faith, and Christ- questions of suicide and dementia -- Feminism, reproductive rights, and disability- conflicting accounts of autonomy -- Recognizing voices, honoring testimony -- Disability in the contemporary church- social statements and denominational practice -- Congregations and ministry for people with disabilities- three approaches -- What, then, of God?

9781440838842 (hardcopy : alk. paper) 1440838844 (hardcopy : alk. paper) 9781440838859 (ebook) 1440838852 (ebook)

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Church work with people with disabilities.
Disabilities--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BV 4460 / .W475 2016