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Schewel, Ben

Religion and European Society: A Primer

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A contemporary examination of the role of religion in the European public sphere and beyond

Although the role of religion has arguably declined in the societies of Western and Northern Europe, religious participation in other parts of the continent and among growing immigrant communities remains an important aspect of daily life. Recent years have seen a resurgence of religion in the public sphere, prompting many researchers to view European secularism as an outlier in this global trend. Religion and European Society: A Primer presents recent academic literature that explores key developments and current debates in the field, covering topics such as changing patterns of belief, religion across the political spectrum, and development and humanitarian aid.

Articles written by leading scholars draw from well-established findings to help readers contemplate the role of religion in public life, understand the assumptions and underpinnings of the secular worldview, and develop new ways of thinking about global issues relevant tocontemporary global affairs. Each theme is addressed by several articles to provide readers with diverse, sometimes competing perspectives. This volume offers concepts and ideas that can be used in various policy, practitioner, and academic settings—clarifying overarching concepts and trends rather than analyzing specific policy issues that can quickly become outdated.

  • Addresses issues of contemporary importance such as demographic changes in religious observance, increased immigration, the emergence of new religious movements, and changes in more established religions
  • Explores the ethical and philosophical concepts as well as the practical, everyday consequences of European post-secularism
  • Challenges widespread assumptions about thesecular nature of the modern public sphere
  • Offers analytical tools as well as practical policy recommendations on a range of issues including media, regulation, gender, conflict and peacebuilding, immigration and humanitarianism.

Designed to move research findings from academic journals to the realm of public discourse, Religion and European Society: A Primer is a valuable source of information for practitioners within and outside of Europe of religious studies, politics, and international affairs.

Keywords:

religion European media; European religious discourse; European secularism; European religion research; post secularism Europe; religion European society; religion European populism; religious radicalization Europe; religion public sphere Europe 

, Religion & Politics, European Politics, Religion & Politics, European Politics
Editor
 
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2019
Language
en
Edition
1
Page amount
232 pages
Category
Religions
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9781119162834
Printed ISBN
9781119162858

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