Evangelicals in a Dictatorship

Protestants, social capital and civil society in Belarus

By (author) Paula Borowska-Kryvoi

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Extent: 242 pages

Publisher: Brill | Schöningh

Subjects: Religious Studies, Slavic Studies, Social Sciences 

Series: Modern Belarusian Studies

Series volume number: 1

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(March 2025)

ISBN: 9783506793942

6.1 x 9.25 inches

Price: $129.00

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This book, based on fieldwork in rural and urban settings, demonstrates that Protestant congregations generate social resources relevant to Belarusian society as a whole. It suggests exploring Protestantism in Belarus as a distinct model of lifestyle, a model of civic engagement and as a model of social life. Moreover, not only does Protestantism offer a unique type of lifestyle, but the social life taking place within congregations provides individuals offers a distinct basis for personal relationships and facilitates support networks. This, in turn, makes them unique social actors in authoritarian Belarus.

  • By (author) Paula Borowska-Kryvoi