An historical outline of religion in Australia

Title: An historical outline of religion in Australia
Creator: Carey, Hilary
Relation: The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia p. 5-22
Relation: http://www.cambridge.org/aus/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521864077
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Resource Type: book chapter
Date: 2009
Description: Australia is a country rich in religious diversity. While constitutionally-speaking Australia is a secular society, waves of immigration over its short history have had a large impact on its religious and cultural make-up. The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia is the first major work of reference to describe the beliefs, practices and organisation of religion in Australia. It examines religion in several different ways: historical development, belief systems and controversies, as well as the social role each faith plays in modern Australian society. This comprehensive volume includes entries on indigenous spirituality, Scientology, hillsong, and atheism, and features all of the major religions. Richly illustrated, it includes a section dedicated to current debates and issues in modern-day Australia, such as the place of religion in politics, fundamentalism, religious education and social cohesion.
Subject: Australian history; religious history; Australian studies; Church history
Identifier: uon:8498
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/918087
Identifier: ISBN:9780521864077

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