Embattled belief : religion and the British Army from Korea to Afghanistan / Michael Snape.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Snape, M. F. (Michael Francis), 1968- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain. Army. Royal Army Chaplains' Department.

Great Britain.

Great Britain. Army--Religious life--History--20th century.

Great Britain. Army--Religious life--History--21st century.

Soldiers--Religious life--Great Britain.

Soldiers.

Other Title:

Embattled Belief

Place of Publication:

Cambridge University Press

Summary:

"This book examines the role of religion in the British Army in an era of rapid and far-reaching change. Michael Snape explores the religious culture of the Army, the religious contexts of its warfighting, counterinsurgency, and peacekeeping operations, and the religious responses of British soldiers to allies, adversaries, and civilians"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1. Morale, values and standards

Regulations and tradition

Dealing with diversity

Part 2. Chaplaincy structures, recruitment and training

Chaplaincy and moral guidance

Chaplaincy, celebrity and controversy

Chaplaincy, convergence, and diversification

A ministry of presence

Part 3. The religion of the soldier

Collaborations and confrontations

Faith and morals.

ISBN:

1-009-60999-8