Children and childhood in American religions / edited by Don S. Browning and Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Browning, Don S.

Miller-McLemore, Bonnie J.

Series:

Rutgers series in childhood studies.

The Rutgers series in childhood studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children--Religious aspects.

Children.

Children--United States.

United States--Religion.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Whether First Communion or bar mitzvah, religious traditions play a central role in the lives of many American children. In this collection of essays, leading scholars reveal for the first time how various religions interpret, reconstruct, and mediate their traditions to help guide children and their parents in navigating the opportunities and challenges of American life. The book examines ten religions, among other topics: How the Catholic Church confronts the tension between its teachings about children and actual practic The Oglala Lakota's struggle to preserve their spiritual tradition The impact of modernity on Hinduism Only by discussing the unique challenges faced by all religions, and their followers, can we take the first step toward a greater understanding for all of us.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Introduction / Miller-Mclemore, Bonnie J. / Browning, Don S.

1. Mainline Protestants and Children / Bendroth, Margaret

2. Conservative Protestants on Children and Parenting / Bartkowski, John P. / Ellison, Christopher G.

3. The Status of Children within the Roman Catholic Church / Beste, Jennifer

4. Judaism and Children in the United States / Dorff, Elliot N.

5. The Black Church and Children / Gilkes, Cheryl Townsend

6. Latter-day Saint Children and Youth in America / Dollahite, David C.

7. Native American Children and Religion / Cloud, Roger Iron / Bucko, Raymond

8. Children in American Islam / Smith, Jane I.

9. Hindu Children in the United States / Williams, Raymond Brady

10. Buddhism and Children in North America / Gross, Rita M.

11. Asian American Confucianism and Children / Meyer, Jeffrey

12. Immigrant Parochial Schools / Numrich, Paul D.

13. The Law's Infl uence over Children's Religious Development / Buss, Emily

CONTRIBUTORS

INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-07856-9

9786612078569

0-8135-4695-8

OCLC:

318675747