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Gender differences in the communication of christian conversion narratives
- D. A. Knight, R. Woods, I. Jindra
- Education
- 1 December 2005
Scholars have long sought to find the differences in the ways men and women communicate. Also, researchers have studied the field of religious conversion. Thisfirst-of-a-kind study has sought to find…
Poverty and the Controversial Work of Nonprofits
There has been a significant shift among antipoverty nonprofits toward what we call “relational work,”which involves working with clients over time on life changes. Some scholars discuss this, often…
A New Model of Religious Conversion: Beyond Network Theory and Social Constructivism
- I. Jindra
- Sociology
- 6 February 2014
A New Model of Religious Conversion highlights connections between converts' backgrounds and the religions they convert to. It also critiques the prevalent application of network theory and social…
How Religious Content Matters in Conversion Narratives to Various Religious Groups
- I. Jindra
- Sociology
- 1 September 2011
Even though considerable literature on conversions exists, there is a lack of literature comparing conversion processes in different religious groups. This paper is based upon an analysis of 50…
The Lazarus Project and Grace Ministries: The Role of Religious Nonprofits in Addressing Personal and Social Problems
- I. Jindra
- Art
- 1 August 2018
This review essay of Williamson and Hood’s (2016) Psychology and Spiritual Transformation in a Substance Abuse Program: The Lazarus Project examines spiritual transformation in the context of…
Relational Work in the Struggle Against Poverty: Balancing Scholarly Critiques and Emancipatory Practices in the Nonprofit Sector
- M. Jindra, Bowen Paulle, I. Jindra
- EconomicsNonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
- 1 February 2020
Among antipoverty nonprofit organizations (NPOs), a significant shift back to “relational work” has been occurring. This form of human services connotes strong bonds and durable engagement with…
Why American Sociology Needs Biographical Sociology—European Style
- I. Jindra
- Sociology
- 1 December 2014
Life story methods in Europe commonly belong to the field of biographical sociology. This paper points out that biographical sociology is missing from American sociology and describes in-depth two…
A History of Christian Conversion and Other Conversion Models: a Review Essay
- I. Jindra
- Art
- 8 February 2021
The review essay starts out with an overview and brief evaluation of A History of Christian Conversion by David W. Kling. It then focuses on a few examples of conversion narratives depicted in this…
Connecting Poverty, Culture, and Cognition: The Bridges Out of Poverty Process
ABSTRACT This article highlights how one nonprofit organization deals with the controversial issue of culture and poverty through its interactions with low-income individuals. Through interviews and…
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