Anglican cathedrals as episcopal theological resource churches for nurturing growth and sustainability

被引：4

作者：

Francis, Leslie J. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Liverpool Cathedral, Canon Theologian, Liverpool, England

[2] Univ Warwick, Ctr Educ Dev Appraisal & Res CEDAR, Coventry, England

[3] Bishop Grosseteste Univ, World Relig & Educ Res Unit, Lincoln, England

[4] Univ Warwick, Ctr Educ Dev Appraisal & Res CEDAR, Coventry CV4 8EE, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF BELIEFS & VALUES-STUDIES IN RELIGION & EDUCATION | 2023年 / 44卷 / 04期

关键词：

cathedral studies; theology; Anglican identity; bishops; RELIGIOUS ORIENTATION; FRESH EXPRESSIONS; DISCIPLESHIP; CHURCHGOERS; PROFILE;

D O I：

10.1080/13617672.2023.2264671

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

This paper examines the case for conceptualising Anglican cathedrals as episcopal theological resource churches for nurturing growth and sustainability. The case is rooted in two sources of empirical evidence: statistical evidence published by the Church of England for the period 2009-2019 show cathedrals to be growing while the rest of the Church is declining; and a series of studies listening to those attending Sunday services and special events explores the motivation and experience of those attending cathedrals. The case is then advanced by exploring three questions that illuminate the distinctive religious and ecclesial identity of Anglican cathedrals within the contemporary spiritual landscape of England that is increasingly characterised by secularity: Why bother with Anglican identity? Why bother with theology? Why bother with bishops? Discussion of these three issues leads to a reasoned response to the fourth question: Why bother with cathedrals?

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