The political influence of churches / Paul A. Djupe, Christopher P. Gilbert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Djupe, Paul A., author.

Gilbert, Christopher P., author.

Series:

Cambridge studies in social theory, religion and politics.

Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and politics--United States.

Christianity and politics.

Christians--Political activity.

Christians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 284 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Djupe and Gilbert investigate the political influence of church and how membership in organized religious bodies shapes the political life of members. Djupe and Gilbert's goal in this inquiry is to re-center scholarly attention on the voluntary association as an essential element of American civic and political life. They develop a theoretical framework that captures the multifaceted elements of church life that affect individual political attitudes and actions. Political information from clergy, small groups, and social networks flows plentifully in churches, but individuals process that information differently depending on their motivations related to their status in the church. Articulating a more fully specified model of how associations expose individuals to political information and norms will help us understand the political opinions and behavior of citizens and the contribution of that pattern to sustaining democracy.

Contents:

A theory of religious influence on political behavior

Social networks and church structure: congregations, small groups, informal contacts

Clergy influences and religious commitment reconsidered: reconciling old and new influences on political behavior

Church-centered influences on public opinion

The resourceful believer: generating civic skills in church

The construction of political mobilization in churches

Present but not accounted for: churches, institutional treatment, and gender differences in civic resources.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-278) and index.

ISBN:

0-511-84863-3

1-107-19767-8

1-282-74909-9

9786612749094

0-511-81911-0

0-511-90092-9

0-511-90171-2

0-511-79856-3

0-511-79716-8

0-511-79994-2

OCLC:

659500244