Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-252) and index.

Pt. 1. Prolegomena. What is ethnography? -- The ethnographic turn in theology and ethics -- Critiques of the use of social science in theology and ethics -- Theological justifications for turning to ethnography -- Pt. 2. Exemplars. Ethnographic research on African American pastoral leadership and congregations / Jeffery L. Tribble, Sr -- The listening church : how ethnography can transform Catholic ethics / Emily Reimer-Barry -- Ethnography as revelation : witnessing in history, faith, and sin / Robert P. Jones -- Theology and morality on the streets : an examination of the beliefs and moral formation of street children in light of Christianity and African traditional religions / Melissa Browning -- Living with indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico : the transformative power of poverty and suffering / Andrea Vicini -- Whiteness made visible : a theo-critical ethnography in Acoliland / Todd Whitmore -- The cost of virtue : what power in the Open Door Community might speak to virtue ethics / Peter R. Gathje -- Pt. 3. Method. Benedictions : for those willing to give ethnography a try.