Conway, Brian (2021) The sociology of Catholicism: A review of research and scholarship. Sociology Compass, 15 (4). ISSN 1751-9020

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Abstract

This article seeks to review recent research and scholarship in the sociology of Catholicism, as well as focusing on areas needing greater attention. In taking stock of this literature, I identify institutional change, church-society interactions, institutional resources and influence, and the church as international actor as four key topics that have engaged scholarship. I review existing research under each, as well as highlighting gaps and blind spots that invite further inquiry of this specific religious group.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	sociology; Catholicism; international comparative agenda;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Item ID:	18504
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12863
Depositing User:	Brian Conway
Date Deposited:	14 May 2024 10:17
Journal or Publication Title:	Sociology Compass
Publisher:	Wiley
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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