Congregations in Europe

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family
Cover of the book Congregations in Europe by , Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783319772615
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: May 14, 2018
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783319772615
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: May 14, 2018
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This volume describes and maps congregations of Christian confessions and denominations, as well as groups with Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, and various other spiritual faiths, in different European countries. Consisting of three parts, it presents concrete sociological studies addressing  how established and not established, old and new congregations of various faiths create a new kind of religious diversity at the country level; how religious congregations are challenged and thrive in large cities; and how religious congregations change in the 21st century.

The book enlightens by its descriptive analysis and the theoretical questions it raises concerning the religious transformations happening all over Europe. It addresses issues of religious diversity in the cities of Europe by presenting large studies conducted in cities such as Barcelona in Spain, and Aarhus in Denmark. By means of large-scale censuses taken in areas such as North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and in countries like Switzerland and Italy, the book shows how the historically established churches restructure their congregations and activities. It clarifies for the new gatherers where and how a new diversity of religious congregations is in the process of being established. Finally, the book covers two important topical issues: pluralisation and secularisation. It provides new data on religious diversity, painting a new picture of secularisation: the impact and structural consequences of the long-term decrease of membership in the established churches**.**

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This volume describes and maps congregations of Christian confessions and denominations, as well as groups with Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, and various other spiritual faiths, in different European countries. Consisting of three parts, it presents concrete sociological studies addressing  how established and not established, old and new congregations of various faiths create a new kind of religious diversity at the country level; how religious congregations are challenged and thrive in large cities; and how religious congregations change in the 21st century.

The book enlightens by its descriptive analysis and the theoretical questions it raises concerning the religious transformations happening all over Europe. It addresses issues of religious diversity in the cities of Europe by presenting large studies conducted in cities such as Barcelona in Spain, and Aarhus in Denmark. By means of large-scale censuses taken in areas such as North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and in countries like Switzerland and Italy, the book shows how the historically established churches restructure their congregations and activities. It clarifies for the new gatherers where and how a new diversity of religious congregations is in the process of being established. Finally, the book covers two important topical issues: pluralisation and secularisation. It provides new data on religious diversity, painting a new picture of secularisation: the impact and structural consequences of the long-term decrease of membership in the established churches**.**

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book European Higher Education and the Internal Market by
Cover of the book Integration of Infrastructures in Europe in Historical Comparison by
Cover of the book Bayesian Inference by
Cover of the book Electromagnetic Metal Forming for Advanced Processing Technologies by
Cover of the book Early Cretaceous Volcanism in Central and Eastern Argentina During Gondwana Break-Up by
Cover of the book New Cities and Community Extensions in Egypt and the Middle East by
Cover of the book The Challenges of the Digital Transformation in Education by
Cover of the book Performance and Civic Engagement by
Cover of the book Singular Algebraic Curves by
Cover of the book Eurasian Business Perspectives by
Cover of the book Intraoperative Ultrasound (IOUS) in Neurosurgery by
Cover of the book Value Creation in International Business by
Cover of the book Pharmacotherapy in Aortic Disease by
Cover of the book Green’s Functions in Classical Physics by
Cover of the book Sperm Acrosome Biogenesis and Function During Fertilization by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy