Social characteristics of Pentecostalism : a sociological study of the Christchurch Apostolic Church
| dc.contributor.author | Rayner, P. Anne | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-08-19T22:08:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-08-19T22:08:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1980 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | The subject of this study is the Christchurch Apostolic Church, which is a Pentecostal church with approximately 300 members. Material from the fields of sociology of religion and collective behaviour is referred to, and a brief history of Pentecostalism is included. The church is seen as part of a social movement, Pentecostalism, and comments are made on the organization and functioning of social movements and motivations for participation. The research design included participant observation, a questionnaire, and interviews. The church was found to have grown rapidly during the 1970's and to have a preponderance of youthful members, most of whom had transferred form other churches. Church activities were marked by warmth, enthusiasm, informality, and a strong emphasis on individual participation. Ideology is found to be an important factor in determining the church's development, and this is a characteristic of the Pentecostal movement. Suggestions for further research are made. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10092/8119 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/4373 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Canterbury. Sociology | en |
| dc.relation.isreferencedby | NZCU | en |
| dc.rights | Copyright P. Anne Rayner | en |
| dc.rights.uri | https://canterbury.libguides.com/rights/theses | en |
| dc.title | Social characteristics of Pentecostalism : a sociological study of the Christchurch Apostolic Church | en |
| dc.type | Theses / Dissertations | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of Canterbury | en |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | en |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts | en |
| uc.college | Faculty of Arts | en |
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