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Emerging role of 'movement chaplains' brings spiritual care to activists.

Authors :
Molina, Alejandra
Source :
Christian Century. 8/26/2020, Vol. 137 Issue 18, p15-17. 3p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article deals with an emerging vocational role referred to as a movement chaplain who provides spiritual and emotional care to U.S. activists and organizers during and after demonstrations. Topics discussed include the traditional roles played by chaplains and the difference between movement chaplains and the protest chaplains during the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095281
Volume :
137
Issue :
18
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Christian Century
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
145015180