9781025596006 - Diagnosing the Rural Church de Fry, C Luther (5 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Diagnosing the Rural Church' is a pioneering sociological study that examines the condition and challenges of religious institutions in rural America during the early 20th century. Written by C. Luther Fry, a prominent researcher for the Institute of Social and Religious Research, the work utilizes quantitative methods and data-driven analysis to understand the factors influencing church growth, attendance, and decline in agrarian communities. Fry moves beyond anecdotal evidence to provide a rigorous 'diagnosis' of the rural church, exploring how economic shifts, population changes, and social trends affect the vitality of local congregations.This significant work remains a foundational text for those interested in the history of American religion and the evolution of rural life. By analyzing the relationship between community demographics and church sustainability, Fry offers insights that were revolutionary at the time and continue to inform the study of religious sociology today. 'Diagnosing the Rural Church' provides a unique window into the social fabric of the 1920s, highlighting the central role of faith in small-town life while addressing the practical difficulties faced by rural ministers and their flocks. It is an essential resource for historians, sociologists, and religious scholars seeking to understand the structural foundations of the American church.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "Diagnosing the Rural Church" is a pioneering sociological study that examines the condition and challenges of religious institutions in rural America during the early 20th century. Written by C. Luther Fry, a prominent researcher for the Institute of Social and Religious Research, the work utilizes quantitative methods and data-driven analysis to understand the factors influencing church growth, attendance, and decline in agrarian communities. Fry moves beyond anecdotal evidence to provide a rigorous "diagnosis" of the rural church, exploring how economic shifts, population changes, and social trends affect the vitality of local congregations.This significant work remains a foundational text for those interested in the history of American religion and the evolution of rural life. By analyzing the relationship between community demographics and church sustainability, Fry offers insights that were revolutionary at the time and continue to inform the study of religious sociology today. "Diagnosing the Rural Church" provides a unique window into the social fabric of the 1920s, highlighting the central role of faith in small-town life while addressing the practical difficulties faced by rural ministers and their flocks. It is an essential resource for historians, sociologists, and religious scholars seeking to understand the structural foundations of the American church.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.