Can empirical research predict the future of the church?: Theoretical clarifications and results from a longitudinal study

This article first discusses the question of how empirical research can contribute to the ongoing discussions concerning the future of the church. Among others, German research on church membership is used as a case study for gaining insights into the interplay between theoretical assumptions, empir...

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Authors: Schweitzer, Friedrich 1954- (Author) ; Ilg, Wolfgang 1973- (Author)
格式: 電子 Article
語言:English
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出版: 2017
In: Journal of empirical theology
Year: 2017, 卷: 30, 發布: 2, Pages: 198-217
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B 新教教會 / 未來 / 實証研究 / 教會會籍 / 堅信禮
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
CF Christianity and Science
KDD Protestant Church
RB Church office; congregation
RF Christian education; catechetics
Further subjects:B Church membership confirmation youth work longitudinal research multi level analysis
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