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
Identifier
DP0022005
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Fisk, Matthew, "Paradoxes of the American Megachurch" (2006). HIM 1990-2015. 588.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/588