Bibliograph

Australian soul, religion and spirituality in the twenty-first century, Gary Bouma

Type

Label

Australian soul, religion and spirituality in the twenty-first century, Gary Bouma

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Australian soul

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

180877381

Responsibility statement

Gary Bouma

Series statement

Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

religion and spirituality in the twenty-first century

Summary

Australian Soul challenges the idea that religious and spiritual life in Australia is in decline. This fascinating book describes the character of religious and spiritual life in Australia today, and argues that, far from petering out, religion and spirituality are thriving. Gary Bouma, the leading expert on the state of religious life in Australia, provides the most up-to-date facts and figures and compares the 'tone' of Australian religious practices with those of other countries. Australians might be less vocal and more reticent about their religion than Americans are, but their religious and spiritual beliefs are no less potent. Australian Soul describes and analyses our religious and spiritual life in detail as well as providing a series of case studies that illustrate the range of practices and beliefs in Australia today. Australian Soul predicts a vital future for religion and spirituality.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Qualities of Australian religion and spirituality -- Quantities of Australian religion and spirituality -- Spirituality and cultural change -- The changing social location of religion and spirituality -- The mainstream : from Christendom to comfortable on the margins -- Religion and spirituality respond to change -- Religion, spirituality and Australian social policy -- Signs of hope in the twenty-first century

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