Abstract
From the perspective of sociology of religion, the Danish churches abroad are similar to other migrant congregations, primarily by caring for broader social and cultural needs among the members of the congregation than what is usually the case in the home country. Abroad, the Danish churches are ethnic mi-nority churches, and I analyse their demographic development on the basis of a new, general model for migrant congregations. On the basis of this model I argue that like other immigrant congregations the Danish churches abroad have to consider the issue of assimilation and the issue of proselytising. These issues are decisive for the long-term survival of the congregations and their position in the Danish model of religion.
| Original language | Danish |
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| Article number | 4 |
| Journal | Religionsvidenskabeligt Tidsskrift |
| Volume | 62 |
| Pages (from-to) | 45-60 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISSN | 0108-1993 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |