The prophetic pulpit : clergy, churches, and communities in American politics / Paul A. Djupe and Christopher P. Gilbert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Djupe, Paul A.

Contributor:

Gilbert, Christopher P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Episcopal Church.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Clergy--Political activity--United States.

Clergy.

Clergy--Political activity.

Political participation.

United States.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America--Clergy--Political activity.

Episcopal Church--Clergy--Political activity.

Christianity and politics--United States.

Christianity and politics.

Physical Description:

xi, 259 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2003]

Summary:

In this groundbreaking work, Paul A. Djupe and Christopher Gilbert analyze national data from a survey of over 2, 400 Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran Church of America clergy, looking deeper into their motivations for political action. Using these data, the authors argue that clergy roles in politics and civic life result from the intersection of their personal beliefs and interests, the specific needs of their congregation and community, and ongoing influences from their denomination.

Contents:

Clergy, churches, and communities

An overview of ELCA and Episcopal clergy

Congregational resources for clergy political action

Communities of concern : the context of clergy political activity

The political voice of clergy

Leaders of the flock or lone rangers? Clergy in electoral politics

Local participation of ELCA and Episcopal clergy

Sending a message to government : clergy conventional and unconventional contacting

Denominational politics : clergy opinions and actions regarding full communion

Clery roles in American politics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-251) and index.

ISBN:

0742511928

0742511936

OCLC:

51454462