Putting Civic Participation in Context: Examining the Effects of Congregational Structure and Culture
Research indicates that participation in organized religion is related to higher levels of civic engagement. It is often theorized that social connections developed in congregations facilitate this increased involvement in civic life. Yet, despite interest in the link between religion and civic enga...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
[2016]
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Review of religious research
Year: 2016, Volume: 58, Issue: 1, Pages: 75-100 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Church congregation
/ Structure of
/ Culture
/ Social engagement
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IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy CH Christianity and Society RB Church office; congregation |
Further subjects: | B
Social Capital
B Congregations B Religion B Civic Engagement |
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Volltext (Verlag) Volltext (doi) |