An organizational classification of Protestant denominations
This paper has demonstrated that the centralization of authority is an important dimension for understanding Protestant religion in America. An initial scale computed from secondary data, validated by construct, reveals robust variation in the opinion and behavior of Protestants. Primary research co...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2004
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Review of religious research
Year: 2004, Volume: 45, Issue: 3, Pages: 278-292 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
USA
/ Protestantism
/ Conservatism
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| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy KBQ North America KDD Protestant Church |
| Summary: | This paper has demonstrated that the centralization of authority is an important dimension for understanding Protestant religion in America. An initial scale computed from secondary data, validated by construct, reveals robust variation in the opinion and behavior of Protestants. Primary research could doubtless develop a more precise measure. Future research should consider centralization in addition to conservatism to better understand American Protestants. |
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| ISSN: | 0034-673X |
| Contains: | In: Review of religious research
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