encyclopedia of religion in Australia.
TitelThe encyclopedia of religion in Australia.
Verfasser
Call numberR200.994/001
Inventarnummer07159
ErscheinungsortPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Erscheinungsjahr
2009
Seitenxxii,799p.index,bibliographical references
MaterialBuch
ISBN9780521864077
Beschreibung
Describes the beliefs, practices and organisation of religion in Australia. It examines religion in several different ways: historical development, belief systems and controversies, as well as the social role each faith plays in modern Australian society. Includes entries on indigenous spirituality, Scientology, hillsong, and atheism, and features all of the major religions. Also includes a section dedicated to current debates and issues in modern-day Australia, such as the place of religion in politics, fundamentalism, religious education and social cohesion.