Mainline Churches: Networks of Belonging in Postindependence Kenya and Tanzania

Christian churches are not abstract or ethereal institutions; they impact people’s daily decisions, weekly rhythms, and major life choices. This paper explores the continued importance of Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Anglican church membership for East African women. While much recent scholarship on...

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Main Author: Williams, Beth Ann (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2018]
In: Journal of religion in Africa
Year: 2018, Volume: 48, Issue: 3, Pages: 255-285
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nairobi / Tanzania (Nord) / Lutheran Church / Presbyterian Church / Anglican Church / Church institution / Network / Religious identity
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
CH Christianity and Society
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDD Protestant Church
KDE Anglican Church
Further subjects:B Women
B Presbyterian
B Well-being
B Anglican
B Lutheran
B East Africa
B Prayer
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