Old Religion, New Spirituality: Implications of Secularisation and Individualisation in Estonia

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Del 137 i serien International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology

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Beskrivning

Estonia is often described as one of the most secularised countries in the world in terms of de-institutionalisation and de-Christianisation. Old Religion, New Spirituality: Implications of Secularisation and Individualisation in Estonia, edited by Riho Altnurme, starts with the question: what are the historical reasons for Estonia to be so secularised? The decisive factor in the diminishment in the importance of Christianity was the overlap between social classes and ethnicities. The national identity of Estonians became disconnected to any religion. Second, what are the consequences? How are the secularity of Estonia and the picture of individualised religiosity in this country linked? This book provides fresh results from surveys, archival work and analysis by a group of Estonian researchers. Contributors include: Riho Altnurme, Lea Altnurme, Priit Rohtmets, Indrek Pekko, Toomas Schvak, Ringo Ringvee, Alar Kilp, and Marko Uibu.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-03-30
Mått:155 x 235 x 12 mm
Vikt:344 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology
Antal sidor:188
Förlag:Brill
Medarbetare:Riho Altnurme
ISBN:9789004524460

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Riho Altnurme, Ph.D. (2000), University of Tartu, is Professor of Church History at that university. He has published articles and edited volumes on society, state and churches in the contemporary history of Estonia, including History of Estonian Ecumenism (University of Tartu, 2009).

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsList of Tables and MapsNotes on Contributors1 IntroductionRiho Altnurme2 The History of the Marginalisation of Christianity in Estonia (1857–2017)Lea Altnurme3 The Lutheran Church in Estonian Society: The Impact of Secularisation and Religious ChangePriit Rohtmets, Indrek Pekko, and Riho Altnurme4 The Orthodox Church in Estonia: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in the Context of the 2011 Population and Housing CensusToomas Schvak5 Secular Society, Secular State: Egalitarian Legislation on Religion?Ringo Ringvee6 The Influence of the European Union’s Liberal Secularist Policy on Religion upon Religious Authority in Estonia Since 2004Alar Kilp7 The Religious Turn in Estonia: Modern Self-understanding in a Flood of EsotericismLea Altnurme8 The Spiritual Milieu in Estonia: Challenges and Opportunities for Studying Contemporary Forms of ReligionMarko Uibu9 Similarities and Differences between Estonia and the Other ‘Most Secular’ CountriesRiho AltnurmeConclusionRiho AltnurmeReferencesIndex