Christianity in Oceania

Combines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in Oceania

• Contains profiles of Christianity in every country in Oceania with clearly presented statistical and demographic information
• Include analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars
• Examines each of the major Christian traditions as they are finding expression in Oceania: Anglicans, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Catholics, Evangelicals and Pentecostals/Charismatics
• Explores the direction of Christian faith in Oceania in relation to key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, gender, inter-faith relations, integrity of creation, indigenous spirituality, and migration and diaspora

This exhaustive reference volume covers the state of Christianity in every country in Oceania, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.