Research Catalog

Title

Empty churches : non-affiliation in America / edited by James L. Heft, S. M., and Jan E. Stets.

Publication

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]

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Details

Additional Authors

• Heft, James
• Stets, Jan E.

Description

xvi, 368 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

"Born out of the view that social phenomena are best studied through the lens of different disciplinary perspectives, this book brings together leading scholars in the fields of sociology, developmental psychology, gerontology, political science, history, philosophy, and pastoral theology to study the growing number of individuals who no longer affiliate with a religion tradition. The scholars not only explore this phenomenon from their respective academic disciplines, but they also turn to each other's work to understand better the multi-faceted nature of non-affiliation today. The data gathered shows that it is best not to use the common expression "Nones" to describe non-affiliates because many of them still believe though they may not belong. The scholars explore the complex impact that non-affiliation has on individuals and the wider society, and what the future looks like for religion in America. Later in the book, there are insightful perspectives from professionals in the field who address how we might address non-affiliation, particularly among young adults. In general, this book provides a rich and thoughtful analysis on non-affiliation in American society from multiple scholarly perspectives. The increasing upward trend in non-affiliation threatens the vitality and long-term stability of religious institutions. Both the opening and closing pages of the book remind the reader that at the heart of religious affiliation is commitment and community, which may be the essence of maintaining these religious institutions"--

Subject

• 2000-2099
• Non-church-affiliated people > United States
• Non-church-affiliated people
• United States > Church history > 21st century
• United States

Genre/Form

Church history.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Preface / Robert M. McElroy, Bishop of San Diego -- Introduction: an interdisciplinary analysis of religious non-affiliation / Jan E. Stets -- The many meanings of non-affiliation / Nancy T. Ammerman -- The many meanings of the secular / Joseph O. Baker -- Lapsed Catholics and other religious non-affiliates / Carol Ann MacGregor and Ashlyn Haycook -- Affiliates and non-affiliates in later life / Vern Bengtson, Gabrielle Gonzales, Camille Endacott, and Samanthan L.C. Kang -- Developmental perspectives on youth religious non-affiliation / Sam A. Hardy and Gregory S. Longo -- Religious non-affiliation: expelled by the right / William V. Trollinger -- The transformation of religion: drawn by the left / Matthew S. Hedstrom -- Non-religiosity, secularism, and civil society / David E. Campbell -- Religious non-affiliation and objections of conscience / Bernard G. Prusak -- Reports from faith community leaders in the south / Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill -- Cultivating faith in young adults / Kerry A. Robinson -- Understanding and responding to non-affiliation / James L. Heft, S.M.

Call Number

JFE 21-5686

ISBN

• 9780197529317
• 0197529313
• 9780197529324
• 0197529321

LCCN

2020029756

OCLC

1182020339

Title

Empty churches : non-affiliation in America / edited by James L. Heft, S. M., and Jan E. Stets.

Publisher

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronological Term

2000-2099

Added Author

Heft, James, editor.

Stets, Jan E., editor.

Other Form:

Online version: Empty churches New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, 2021. 9780197529348 (DLC) 2020029757

Research Call Number

JFE 21-5686