Religion and the American Political Culture: Alternative Models of Citizenship and Discipleship
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1995
Publication Title
Sociology of Religion
Volume
56
Issue
3
First page number:
271
Last page number:
284
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Cultural pluralism; Political culture; Political culture--U.S. states; Religion; Religion and politics
Disciplines
American Politics | Political Science | Religion | Sociology | Sociology of Culture
Language
English
Repository Citation
Jelen, T. G.
(1995).
Religion and the American Political Culture: Alternative Models of Citizenship and Discipleship.
Sociology of Religion, 56(3),
271-284.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3711823