Analysing Governance of Religion in the Nordic Countries: Benefits of a Networks Approach and Roles of Research
In a diverse society, the governance of religion is becoming complex. I ask in this article why and how sociologists of religion can contribute to this field. A networks approach to governance offers a fruitful platform for analysis, and several Nordic studies have applied such an approach. The arti...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2022
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| In: |
Nordic journal of religion and society
Year: 2022, Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 20-31 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Norway
/ Religious policy
/ Governance
/ Religious sociology
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| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AX Inter-religious relations KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia TK Recent history |
| Further subjects: | B
Governance of religion
B expert knowledge B interpretive repertoires B governance networks B roles of research |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Summary: | In a diverse society, the governance of religion is becoming complex. I ask in this article why and how sociologists of religion can contribute to this field. A networks approach to governance offers a fruitful platform for analysis, and several Nordic studies have applied such an approach. The article demonstrates how governance processes in Norway represent a good candidate for analysis from this perspective. A focus on analyses of language use adds another layer to understanding governance processes. Further, the networks perspective opens an awareness of different roles of research. Three roles of research contributions to governance processes are presented: expert knowledge, participation and analysis. The aim of the article is firstly to highlight a rich and interesting field for sociological research; secondly, reflection is needed on the how different roles of research impact governance of religion. The article illuminates both the advantage of having research resources within government and how research can be used in a biased manner. |
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| ISSN: | 1890-7008 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Nordic journal of religion and society
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.18261/njrs.35.1.2 |
