Abstract
This research brings China's economic growth and growth of Christianity in post-Reform urban China into focus, at the very same time. Using interdisciplinary approach and employing research methods from both disciplines, this research explains the ways rapid economic growth has led to dramatic social transformation in urban China after the 1980s, which has resulted in significant shifts in the Chinese cultural and religious landscapes. Through conducting empirical testing of the 2007 Spiritual Life Study of Chinese Residents household survey, the research found out that family as a close-knit, culturally significant social network had the strongest influence on urban Chinese' decision-making of religious affiliation. Income alone did not have significant enough an impact on such decision. Chinese communist government was still perceived as a negative influence on religious affiliation with Christianity.
Advisor
Graham, Mark
Second Advisor
Burnell, James
Department
Economics; Religious Studies
Recommended Citation
Wang, Zilu, "“Stimulating” Church Growth? How Economic Growth Impacts Growth of Christianity in Post-Reform Urban China —Evidence from Household Survey" (2014). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6038.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6038
Disciplines
Economics | Religion
Publication Date
2014
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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