Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries
Historiography, Research and Legal Position
Jan De Maeyer (Editor), Sofie Leplae (Editor), Joachim Schmiedl (Editor),
In the 19th century, religious institutes (orders and congregations) underwent an unprecedented revival. As partners in a large-scale religious modernisation movement, they were welcomed by the Roman Catholic Church in its pursuit of a new role in society (especially in the educational and health-care sectors). At the same time, the Church also deemed it necessary to keep their spectacular growth in check.
Until the 1960s religious institutes played an important role both in society at large as well as within the church (for example, at the level of the missions, liturgy and art). Yet, relatively little research has been done on their development either in ecclesiastical or in broad cultural history. As a basis for further study, The European Forum on the History of Religious Insitutes in the 19th and 20th Centuries offers this study of the historiography of religious institutes and of their position in civil and canon law.
Introduction
Jan De Maeyer, Sofie Leplae, Joachim Schmiedl
Part I
Historiography and Research
The Historiography of Male Orders and Congregations in Belgium. A Status Quaestionis
Jan Art
Les instituts féminins en Belgique. Bilan et perspectives de recherche
Paul Wynants
Les publications françaises relatives à l’histoire des congrégations religieuses
Daniel Moulinet
An Assessment of the Histories of Religious Communities in Germany
Joachim Schmiedl
Traditional Religious Orders in Germany. A Research Report
Peter Häger
A Survey of Research and Writing about Roman Catholic Women’s Congregations in Great Britain and Ireland (1800-1950)
Susan O’Brien
L’état de la recherche sur les congrégations religieuses en Italie
Nicola Raponi
A World Apart? Religious Orders and Congregations in the Netherlands
Jan Roes and Jans de Valk
Research on Religious Institutes in Switzerland
Franziska Metzger
Part II
The Legal Position of Religious Institutes
Les associations religieuses en Belgique pendant le 19e siècle
Fred Stevens
La législation relative aux congrégations relgieuses en France
Daniel Moulinet
The Social, Cultural and Legal Conditions for the Foundation of Relgiious Orders and Congregations in Germany
Joachim Schmiedl
The Laws of Suppression in Italy. Characteristics and Effects
Alessandro Colombo
“Should it happen that God should permit…” The Political and Legal Position of Orders and Congregations in the Netherlands
Joos van Vugt
The Legal Situation of Religious Institutes in Switzerland. Conflicts about Social and Cultural Modernisation and Discourses about National Hegemony
Franziska Metzger
Bibliography
Index of names
Index of religious institutes
Notes on Contributors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries" about?
In the 19th century, religious institutes (orders and congregations) underwent an unprecedented revival. As partners in a large-scale religious modernisation movement, they were welcomed by the Roman Catholic Church in its pursuit of a new role in society (especially in the educational and health-care sectors). At the same time, the Church also deemed it necessary to keep their spectacular growth in check.
Until the 1960s religious institutes played an important role both in society at large as well as within the church (for example, at the level of the missions, liturgy and art). Yet, relatively little research has been done on their development either in ecclesiastical or in broad cultural history. As a basis for further study, The European Forum on the History of Religious Insitutes in the 19th and 20th Centuries offers this study of the historiography of religious institutes and of their position in civil and canon law.
Who edited "Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries"?
"Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries" was edited by Jan De Maeyer, Sofie Leplae and Joachim Schmiedl.
Jan De Maeyer is professor emeritus of contemporary church history at KU Leuven and honorary director of KADOC-KU Leuven. His research focuses on political and social Catholicism, material Christianity, and the development of religious institutions and congregations.
Is "Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries" part of a series?
Yes, "Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries" is part of the "KADOC-Studies on Religion, Culture and Society" series. It's book 2 in the series.
The longstanding peer-reviewed book series KADOC Studies in Religion, Culture and Society is devoted to a deeper understanding of the role of religion(s) in society in Europe and the world since 1750. By means of monographs and edited volumes, the series explores thematic frontiers and embraces innovative methodological approaches in historical, sociological and anthropological scholarship on religion, culture and society. The series particularly welcomes manuscripts adopting interreligious and transnational perspectives. Taken together, KADOC Studies in Religion, Culture and Society and its companion series KADOC Artes represent a diptych featuring the immaterial and material legacies of religions in Europe and the world from the 18th century onwards.
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Editorial board
Elena Arigita Maza (Universidad de Granada)
Florian Bock (Ruhr Universität Bochum)
Timothy Brittain‐Catlin (University of Cambridge)
James Chappel (Duke University)
Kim Christiaens (KADOC-KU Leuven)
Kathleen James-Chakraborty (University College Dublin)
James Kennedy (Utrecht University)
Franziska Metzger (PH Luzern)
Patrick Pasture (MoSa‐KU Leuven) - chairman
Isabelle Saint‐Martin (EPHE Paris)
Thijl Sunier (VU Amsterdam)
Árpád von Klimó (Catholic University of America)
Veerle De Laet (Leuven University Press)
Peter Heyrman (KADOC-KU Leuven) - secretary
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What is the Table of Contents for "Religious Institutes in Western Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries"?
Introduction
Jan De Maeyer, Sofie Leplae, Joachim Schmiedl
Part I
Historiography and Research
The Historiography of Male Orders and Congregations in Belgium. A Status Quaestionis
Jan Art
Les instituts féminins en Belgique. Bilan et perspectives de recherche
Paul Wynants
Les publications françaises relatives à l'histoire des congrégations religieuses
Daniel Moulinet
An Assessment of the Histories of Religious Communities in Germany
Joachim Schmiedl
Traditional Religious Orders in Germany. A Research Report
Peter Häger
A Survey of Research and Writing about Roman Catholic Women's Congregations in Great Britain and Ireland (1800-1950)
Susan O'Brien
L'état de la recherche sur les congrégations religieuses en Italie
Nicola Raponi
A World Apart? Religious Orders and Congregations in the Netherlands
Jan Roes and Jans de Valk
Research on Religious Institutes in Switzerland
Franziska Metzger
Part II
The Legal Position of Religious Institutes
Les associations religieuses en Belgique pendant le 19e siècle
Fred Stevens
La législation relative aux congrégations relgieuses en France
Daniel Moulinet
The Social, Cultural and Legal Conditions for the Foundation of Relgiious Orders and Congregations in Germany
Joachim Schmiedl
The Laws of Suppression in Italy. Characteristics and Effects
Alessandro Colombo
"Should it happen that God should permit..." The Political and Legal Position of Orders and Congregations in the Netherlands
Joos van Vugt
The Legal Situation of Religious Institutes in Switzerland. Conflicts about Social and Cultural Modernisation and Discourses about National Hegemony
Franziska Metzger
Bibliography
Index of names
Index of religious institutes
Notes on Contributors
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