Paradoxes of the American Megachurch

Abstract

Christian fundamentalism is a social phenomenon that has grown at a very high rate in the United States over the past twenty years. Its growth directly challenges the social theory of secularization and religious rationalization developed by Max Weber in 1905. This study attempts to examine some of the factors that both Weber was unable to predict and contributed to the growth of Christian fundamentalism. This study will focus on the following areas: 1. Illustrating Weber's theory 2. Explaining the growth of Christian Fundamentalism in America 3. Demonstrating the role that technology, megachurches, and conversion tactics have played in the growth of Christian fundamentalism

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Thesis Completion

2006

Semester

Fall

Advisor

Janz, Bruce B.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Degree Program

Philosophy

Subjects

Arts and Humanities -- Dissertations, Academic; Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Humanities; Big churches; Fundamentalism -- United States

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0022005

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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