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Now in its third edition, Christianity as a World Religion locates the Christian faith within its global context. Structured by geographical region, it explores Christianity across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania, showing how Christianity is locally rooted in diverse communities. Within each region, the text addresses: The history of the spread and reception of Christianity Distinctive forms of church, worship, and theology Interreligious relations Christian interactions with society, politics, and economics New to this edition: Expanded coverage of migration and transnational movements Greater attention to Orthodox Churches and Pentecostalism More explicit coverage of race and race theory, gender and sexuality, and world Christianity methodology Updated content on major issues including #BlackLivesMatter, climate change, Hispanic migration to the US, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the significance of Ukraine New “Special Topic” chapter on the Obesity Epidemic Chapter summaries and updated recommended readings Additional features include: Study questions Maps and 40 images Online resources offering extra case studies for instructors Methodologies covered: Religious studies, theology, history, cultural studies, social studies, and development studies—making this textbook ideal for courses in World Christianity, Christianity as a Global Religion, History of Christianity, and Contemporary Christian Theology.