The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia

by Edited by James Jupp

• ISBN13: 9780521864077
• ISBN10: 0521864070
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-09-21
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Australia is a country rich in religious diversity. While constitutionally-speaking Australia is a secular society, waves of immigration over its short history have had a large impact on its religious and cultural make-up. The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia is the first major work of reference to describe 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. This comprehensive volume includes entries on Indigenous spirituality, Scientology, Hillsong, and Atheism, and features all of the major religions. Richly illustrated, it 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Indigenous Religions

Anglicans

Buddhists

Catholics

Islam

Jews

Lutheranism

Orthodox

Pentecostals

Presbytyerians (see also Uniting Church)

Uniting Church (see also Congregationals, Methodist)

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