Families and Religion

Dynamics of Transmission Across Generations

Christel Gärtner, Linda Hennig, Olaf Müller

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Campus Verlag
02 February 2026

Sociology & anthropology

Series: Religion und Modernity

Faith is more than a personal choice; it's a generational story. This study reveals when and why religious transmission succeeds or fails within families.

How does religion—or the lack of it—pass from one generation to the next? Families and Religion studies the intergenerational shifts in faith and secularism in Germany, Italy, Hungary, Finland, and Canada, depicting when, how, and why religious beliefs change.

Using a mixed-methods approach, the book looks into the role of family and historical context in shaping religious affiliation and identity, specifically focusing on adolescence as a key period of transformation. Comparing diverse social settings, the authors uncover the subtle yet powerful forces influencing whether religious traditions persist or fade across generations. A vital contribution to the study of religious change, this volume offers new insights for scholars of sociology and religious studies, and for those interested in understanding how faith may be passed down within families.

Edited by: Christel Gärtner, Linda Hennig, Olaf Müller
Imprint: Campus Verlag
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 594g
ISBN: 9783593519944
ISBN 10: 3593519941
Series: Religion und Modernity
Pages: 425
Publication Date: 02 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christel Gärtner is professor of sociology and mentor at the Graduate School in the Cluster of Excellence: Religion and Politics at the University of Münster. Linda Hennig is a postdoctoral researcher at the Cluster of Excellence: Religion and Politics at the University of Münster. Olaf Müller is a researcher at the Institute of Sociology and the Cluster of Excellence: Religion and Politics at the University of Münster.

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Dynamics of Transmission Across Generations

Christel Gärtner, Linda Hennig, Olaf Müller

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