Subdivided By Faith? An Historical Account of Evangelicals and the City

Authors

Mark T. Mulder, Calvin College
James K.A. Smith, Calvin College

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Christian Scholar's Review

Abstract

In an echo of Michael Emerson and Christian Smith’s study of evangelicals and the racialized society (detailed vividly in Divided by Faith), Mark T. Mulder and James K. A. Smith attempt to trace the history and literature concerning evangelicals and their relationship to the city. While there exists an interesting literature about general urban antipathy in the U.S., the authors contend religion remains a salient and under-examined component within that phenomenon. This paper calls for more theologically-nuanced studies regarding evangelicals, anti-urban bias, and geographical habits. Mr. Mulder is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Mr. Smith is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College.

Publication Date

7-15-2009

Recommended Citation

Mulder, Mark T. and Smith, James K.A., "Subdivided By Faith? An Historical Account of Evangelicals and the City" (2009). University Faculty Publications and Creative Works. 670.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/calvin_facultypubs/670