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Growth and Decline of Evangelicals, Fundamentalists, Pentecostals, and Charismatics in Switzerland 1970–2013.
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Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion . Sep2019, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p604-625. 22p. 4 Charts, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This article describes and explains patterns of growth and decline undergone by evangelical, fundamentalist, and Pentecostal/Charismatic (EFPC) denominations in Switzerland from 1970 to 2013. We combine data from different censuses, membership registers of denominations, and a National Congregation Study (NCS) to establish and explain patterns of growth and decline. Our main results are that (1) the overall EFPC milieu has grown since the 1970s; (2) the growth is predominantly caused by a rather strong increase in membership of Pentecostal/Charismatic denominations. In contrast, evangelical denominations are overall rather stable, while fundamentalists seem to be in decline; (3) EFPC growth is not related to deprivation orientation, strictness, or socialization efforts, but to recruitment focus and spontaneity of ritual. We discuss these findings in the light of different theories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218294
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 138442736
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jssr.12616