In and Out of Church - The Moral Arc of Spiritual Change in America

Why are Americans leaving church? Where have they gone, and how are they filling the gap? A leading sociologist of religion explains the shifting landscape of American denominational life through interviews and congregational case studies.

List of contents

Preface
Chapter 1: Faith in Flux
Chapter 2: Along the Way
Chapter 3: Religious Individualism and Congregational Community
Chapter 4: The Soul of Silicon Valley
Chapter 5: Ages and Stages Transformed in Atlanta
Chapter 6: The Good of Congregating
About the Author

About the author

Steven M. Tipton

Product details

• Authors: Steven M. Tipton, Tipton Steven M.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.11.2024
• EAN: 9781538197059
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-9705-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; USA, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, RELIGION / Christianity / Methodist, United States of America, USA, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Methodist Churches, Social groups: religious groups and communities