Charismatic Christianity and the Role of Social Networks: Catch the Fire and the Revival Alliance
This article offers a sociological examination of the role of networks among charismatic Christians, with specific attention to Catch the Fire and the Revival Alliance. Drawing upon social network theory, it shows how religious networks in global society are relational, asymmetrical, and infused wit...
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Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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Brill
2016
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Pneuma
Jahr: 2016, Band: 38, Heft: 1/2, Seiten: 33-49 |
RelBib Classification: | AD Religionssoziologie; Religionspolitik KAJ Kirchengeschichte 1914-; neueste Zeit KDG Freikirche |
weitere Schlagwörter: | B
Social network theory
social capital
gender
apostolic authority
charismatic Christianity
Catch the Fire
Revival Alliance
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Zusammenfassung: | This article offers a sociological examination of the role of networks among charismatic Christians, with specific attention to Catch the Fire and the Revival Alliance. Drawing upon social network theory, it shows how religious networks in global society are relational, asymmetrical, and infused with apostolic authority. A case study of Catch the Fire reveals that the network is primarily collaborative in its structure. However, there are some relationships in the network that are more important than others, as evidenced by the dense social ties among members. Furthermore, the network is structured according to gender with the benefits of social capital favoring men. The network also overlaps with other networks through key relationships, especially the New Apostolic Reformation and other charismatic ministries associated with the prosperity gospel. |
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ISSN: | 1570-0747 |
Enthält: | In: Pneuma
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700747-03801005 |