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Listening during Christmas Eve carol services at Liverpool Cathedral: discovering what really matters to service participants.

Authors :
Pike, Nelson A.
Source :
Journal of Beliefs & Values: Studies in Religion & Education; Aug2024, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p314-330, 17p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The present paper, rooted in the field of cathedral studies, proposes a framework that analyses the qualitative results from a survey administered in Liverpool Cathedral at two Christmas Eve carol services on the afternoon of 24 December in 2019. The argument is introduced by a review of both quantitative and qualitative literature in the field of cathedral studies, as well the former and current mission priorities of Liverpool Cathedral. Attention is also paid to the liturgical celebration in which survey participants took part. The qualitative results from the Christmas Eve questionnaire are organised into six main themes: cathedral as place, cathedral liturgy, choir and music, general positive affirmation, cathedral local engagement, and cathedral welcome. Conclusions are drawn concerning the significance of the data to the field of cathedral studies, as well as praxis, and trajectories for further research are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13617672
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Beliefs & Values: Studies in Religion & Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179022481
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13617672.2024.2315401