Religion and the American Political Culture: Alternative Models of Citizenship and Discipleship

Three models of the American political culture are considered: consensus theories, dualistic theories, and pluralism. The appropriate role of religion in each is examined, and the risks to both politics and religion are assessed.

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Published in:Sociology of religion
Main Author: Jelen, Ted G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Univ. Press 1995
In: Sociology of religion
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Summary:Three models of the American political culture are considered: consensus theories, dualistic theories, and pluralism. The appropriate role of religion in each is examined, and the risks to both politics and religion are assessed.
ISSN:1759-8818
Contains:Enthalten in: Sociology of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3711823