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"Where Two Or Three Are Gathered": The Use Of Symbols In Twentieth-Century U.S. Catholic Social Movements

Mueller, Jens
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1639386156201961

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2021, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Dayton, Theology.
I argue that Catholic social activism needs a theological reflection that centers on the use of symbols to promote social action. Using social movement theory, we can examine the role that ecclesiology, theological developments, and sacramental practice have played in guiding Catholic social action. Contrary to the common interpretation that social movements enact Catholic social teaching, I argue that by analyzing the use of religious symbols within social movements, we can see how movements adapt, develop, and enrich established doctrines and theologies. Ultimately, we will better understand the aims, purposes, and challenges of Catholic social activists. Moreover, we can re-narrate the broader theological history of U.S. Catholic social activism through the lens of these activists.
Vincent Miller (Advisor)
Neomi DeAnda (Committee Member)
Kevin Ahern (Committee Member)
Sandra Yocum (Committee Member)
Dennis Doyle (Committee Member)
312 p.
Theology
Social Movements; Symbols; Social Movement Theory; Laity; Catholic Worker; Young Christian Workers; United Farm Workers; Catonsville Nine; Vatican II;

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  • Mueller, J. (2021). "Where Two Or Three Are Gathered": The Use Of Symbols In Twentieth-Century U.S. Catholic Social Movements [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1639386156201961

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Mueller, Jens. "Where Two Or Three Are Gathered": The Use Of Symbols In Twentieth-Century U.S. Catholic Social Movements. 2021. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1639386156201961.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Mueller, Jens. ""Where Two Or Three Are Gathered": The Use Of Symbols In Twentieth-Century U.S. Catholic Social Movements." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1639386156201961

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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