Abraham Kuyper argued for God’s sovereignty over all spheres of human life
Jessica Joustralearn more about christian civic engagement through these suggestions compiled by our editors and contributors.
The editors and contributorsA small sampling of Christian organizations and movements through the centuries that promoted civic engagement in different spheres for the common good
Jennifer Woodruff TaitChristians bring to the table not so much a different set of propositions, but a different citizenship.
Peter Storey and the editorsBonhoeffer’s commitment to the Word against the state led him to shocking conclusions
Michael P. DeJongeFathers and sons shaping the common good—sometimes very differently
Aaron GriffithWorking-class civic engagement helped catalyze the rise of the Social Gospel
Heath W. CarterAs doctor, activist, and ultimately theologian, Katharine Bushnell sought to improve women’s lives
Kristin Kobes Du MezJosephine Butler’s civic engagement helped improve the lives of Victorian women
Jane RobinsonTwo men whose civic engagement connected Christianity to korean independence
In Soo KimWhat is civic engagement? Church leaders have long reflected on how Christians should live in the world
The editorsA selection of Luther’s musings on the role of Christians in civil society
Martin LutherLuther’s theology of the common order of Christian love gave life to civil society
Jordan J. BallorThe Eastern Orthodox tradition has often intertwined civic engagement with civic power
James C. SkedrosA chief way monasteries engaged with their communities was showing hospitality
Some famous Scripture passages that have guided very different approaches to civic engagement
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