Religion and Social Class

Autorentext

A. Allan MacLaren

Klappentext

This book, first published in 1974, shows how social class and origins in mid-nineteenth century Aberdeen were reflected in religious belief and observance, and how in turn this acted as a catalyst for change in society. The Disruption in the Church of Scotland is examined within the context of social changes of industrialisation.

Inhalt

1. The Social and Economic Background 2. The Superiority of the Free Church by 1851 3. The Disruption of the Establishment 4. An Analysis of Denominational Adherence 5. The Development of the Free Church after 1843 6. Kirk Sessions and Church Attendance 7. Social Control and the Belief in Church 'Connection' 8. The Problem of Spiritual Destitution