Religion in Prison: Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society

ISBN-13: 9780521622462 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 248 str.

Professor James A. Beckford; Sophie Gilliat

Opis

This is the first in-depth study of relations between the Anglican Church and other faiths in the Prison Service Chaplaincy. It examines the increasingly controversial role of Anglican chaplains in facilitating the religious and pastoral care of the increasing population of prisoners from non-Christian backgrounds. Drawing useful contrasts with the situation in the United States, it shows how the struggle for equal opportunities in a multi-faith society is politicizing relations among the Church, the state and religious minorities in England.

Recenzje

'This important and unique book contains a fascinating combination of dispassionate and moral indignation … I would be surprised if this book does not precipitate overdue change.' Robin Gill, University of Kent at Canterbury

Spis treści

1. Equal opportunities and multiculturalism in prisons; 2. Chaplaincy, chaplains, chapels and other faiths; 3. Church of England prison chaplains; 4. Visiting ministers of other faiths; 5. 'Facilitation' or 'dependence'?; 6. Inclusion and exclusion; 7. US prison chaplaincy; 8. Conclusions: state, church and diversity.