Bøger af Professor Per Pettersson

Considers the changing nature of both religion and welfare in Europe. This book examines the function of majority churches as agents of social welfare in eight European societies. It explores the connections between religion and welfare from three perspectives: sociology, gender and theology.

Looks at the connections between religion and welfare in Europe, exploring eight European societies - Finland, Norway, Sweden, England, Germany, France, Italy and Greece. This book examines the different theological traditions, different church-state relationships and different welfare regimes.

This book paves the way for a more enlarged discussion on religion and migration phenomena in countries of Northern and Southern Europe.