A Christian theological analysis of the institutions and governance of sport: a case study of the modern Olympic games
This essay critically examines the institutions of modern sport, specifically the structures and governance of the Modern Olympic Games (1896-present), through a Christian theological lens. We address a range of related issues such as the historical origins and development of modern sporting institu...
| Published in: | The journal of religion & society |
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| Authors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Creighton University
2013
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The journal of religion & society
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| Further subjects: | B
Sports; Ethical aspects
B Sports; Social aspects B Olympic games B Sports; Religious aspects |
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| Summary: | This essay critically examines the institutions of modern sport, specifically the structures and governance of the Modern Olympic Games (1896-present), through a Christian theological lens. We address a range of related issues such as the historical origins and development of modern sporting institutions (which are closely tied to the free-market economy and the professionalization of sport), sin and idolatry, morality in sports practice, governance and administration, and how selectively adopting and synthesizing Marxist and Christian ideas, may further our understanding of power relations in sporting locales. Areas for further research are identified, for example, analysis of the embryonic "sport and peace and reconciliation" literature and a call for more empirical research in the field of sport and religion in general, which has been lacking. |
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| ISSN: | 1522-5658 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The journal of religion & society
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| Persistent identifiers: | HDL: 10504/64320 |