Religious Conversion and Disaffiliation [electronic resource] : Tracing Patterns of Change in Faith Practices /
Gooren, H.author.
This book is the first in over a decade to attempt a systematic synthesis of the field of conversion studies, encompassing the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, and theology. Gooren analyzes conversion and disaffiliation in a worldwide comparative framework, using data from North America, Europe, and Latin America.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The appeal of conversion -- Approaches to conversion -- The conversion career -- Conversion and the religious market -- Stories of conversion and disaffiliation -- Conversion careers in Latin America -- Conclusion.
This book is the first in over a decade to attempt a systematic synthesis of the field of conversion studies, encompassing the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, and theology. Gooren analyzes conversion and disaffiliation in a worldwide comparative framework, using data from North America, Europe, and Latin America.
Religions.
Psychology and religion.
Religion and sociology.
Political philosophy.
Social sciences—Philosophy.
Comparative Religion.
Religion and Psychology.
Religion and Society.
Political Philosophy.
Social Philosophy.