Anglican Cathedrals in Modern Life [recurso electrónico] : the Science of Cathedral Studies

This book illuminates the ministry and mission of Anglican cathedrals in modern life by theories and methods shaped within the social sciences and empirical theology. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Shaping Cathedral Studies: A Scientific Approach....Pages 1-28 Cathedral Engagement with Young People....Pages 29-49 Cathedral Congregations: Retreating from Commitment or Generating Social Capital?....Pages 51-71 Motivational Styles of Cathedral Congregations....Pages 73-93 The Cathedral alongside Parish Churches: Comparing Congregations....Pages 95-110 Cathedral Carol Services: Who Attends and Why?....Pages 111-129 Ministry of the Cathedral Prayer Board: Studying Ordinary Prayer....Pages 131-153 Encountering Ordinary Visitors through Cathedral Visitors’ Books....Pages 155-170 The Spiritual Revolution and the Spiritual Quest of Cathedral Visitors....Pages 171-187 The Gospel of Inclusivity and Cathedral Visitors....Pages 189-214 Cathedrals Making Friends: Building Associations....Pages 215-237 The Science of Cathedral Studies: Present and Future....Pages 239-250 Back Matter....Pages 251-267 In the past decade, cathedrals have blossomed as signs of growth for the Anglican Church in England and Wales. They have opened their doors to growing congregations, to widening participation at the major Christian festivals, and to visitors, pilgrims, and tourists on a changing quest for religious experience and for spiritual fulfilment. In this thought-provoking volume Leslie J. Francis' research group presents ten focused empirical studies that illuminate what is really going on in these cathedrals.