RT Article
T1 A Multidimensional Approach to Understanding Religious Conversion
JF Pastoral psychology
VO 70
IS 1
SP 33
OP 51
A1 Taylor, Lynne 1958-
LA English
PB Springer Science Business Media B. V.
YR 2021
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1748097288
AB Lewis Rambo’s conversion stage model provides an invaluable heuristic device for ordering data on religious conversion and has been used extensively to explore conversions to different religions. Recent empirical research on the conversion to Christianity of previously unchurched Australians extends this model, demonstrating the importance of affect, as well as the roles of other Christians and God, across the entire conversion process rather than during particular stages. This article briefly outlines Rambo’s stage model of conversion, describes my research process, and introduces the multidimensional model (and substantive theory) of conversion the research revealed before exploring five key differences between the two models. Being attentive to the roles of each agent, and to affect, provides a fuller, multidimensional picture of contemporary conversion.
K1 Affect
K1 Conversion stage model
K1 Lewis Rambo
K1 Relational authenticity
K1 Religious Conversion
DO 10.1007/s11089-020-00934-1