This is the first multidisciplinary text to address the growing
scholarly connection between religion and family life. The latest
literature from family studies, psychology, sociology, and religion
is reviewed along with narratives drawn from interviews with 200
racially, religiously, and regionally diverse families which bring
the concepts to life. Written in a thought-provoking, accessible,
and sometimes humorous style by two of the leading researchers in
the field, the book reflects the authors' firsthand experience in
teaching today's students about religion's impact on families.
Prior to writing the book, the authors read the sacred texts of
many faiths, interviewed religious leaders, and attended religious
services for a wide array of faiths. The result is an accurate and
engaging account of why and how families are impacted by their
religion. The pedagogical features of the text include boldfaced
key terms defined in the glossary, text boxes, chapter conclusions,
summary points, and review questions. Religion and Families:
Examines several denominations within Christianity, Judaism, and
Islam. Reviews findings from racially and ethnically diverse
families, from traditional and diverse family forms, and examines
gender and life-course issues. Addresses the impact of one's
religious involvement on longevity, divorce rates, and parenting
styles. Considers demographic, family-, couple-, and
individual-level data that relate to prayer and other sacred
practices. Presents a balanced treatment of the latest research and
a new model for studying family and religion. Explores the "whys,"
"hows," and processes at work in the religion-family connection.
The book opens with a discussion of why religion and family
connections matter. Chapter 2 defines religion and presents a new
conceptualization of religion. Empirical research connections
between religion and marriage, divorce, family, and parent-child
relationships are explored in chapters 3 through 6. The interface
between religion and the family in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
are reviewed in chapters 7, 8, and 9. Chapter 10 explores the
unique challenges that religion presents for diverse family forms.
Prayer as a coping mechanism for life's challenges such as death
and disability are explored in chapter 11. Chapter 12 examines
forgiveness in the context of marriages and families. The book
concludes with a review of the book's most important themes and
findings. Intended as a text for undergraduate courses in family
and religion, the psychology or sociology of the family, the
psychology or sociology of religion, pastoral/biblical counseling,
or family and youth ministry, taught in human development and
family studies, psychology, sociology, religion, social work,
pastoral counseling, and sometimes philosophy. This book also
appeals to family therapists and counselors.
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