Chaplains in the Royal Australian Navy
Subtitle: 1912 to the Vietnam war
By: Rowan Strong
Publisher: UNSW Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Kensington, N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 349
ISBN-13: 9781742233147
Subjects: Chaplains; Military chaplains; Australia; Australia. Royal Australian Navy; History
Description: This book profiles chaplains serving at sea and in naval establishments, both in war and peace. Rowan Strong examines the chaplains role as religious ministers, counsellors, and clergy prepared to challenge naval culture from a religious standpoint. He also looks at the forces of change, including denominational rivalry and cooperation, tensions between religious and military roles, and shifts in Australian society. Royal Australian Navy chaplains have sought to serve both God and country; this book reveals the difficulties and successes of that task.
Notes: Includes bibliographical refereces (p. 293-335) and index.