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Welfare state supporter and civil society activist: church of Sweden in the "Refugee crisis" 2015
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Abstract
2015 was a year of an unprecedented migration from the Middle East to Europe. Sweden received almost 163,000 asylum applications. The civil society, including the former state church, took a notable responsibility. In a situation where the welfare systems are increasingly strained, and both the welf... view more
2015 was a year of an unprecedented migration from the Middle East to Europe. Sweden received almost 163,000 asylum applications. The civil society, including the former state church, took a notable responsibility. In a situation where the welfare systems are increasingly strained, and both the welfare state and the majority church are re-regulated, we ask: how does this play out in local contexts? This article reports from a theological action research project within a local parish in the Church of Sweden. The Lutheran church has from year 2000 changed its role to an independent faith denomination. The study describes the situation when the local authority and the parish together run temporary accommodation for young asylum seekers. For the local authority the choice of the church as a collaborator was a strategic choice. For the local parish this occasion verified the mission of the church. Confirming its former role as carrier of societal beliefs and values the Church of Sweden supports the welfare state. At the same time, the church explores a new role as a faith denomination and part of the civil society.... view less
Keywords
Sweden; church; civil society; church social work; migration; refugee; municipality; welfare state; welfare; asylum policy; action research
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Sociology of Religion
Other Fields of Social Welfare
Free Keywords
Church of Sweden; action research; civil society; diaconal work; parish; refugee; welfare state
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 4-13
Journal
Social Inclusion, 7 (2019) 2
Issue topic
Exhausted women - exhausted welfare: understanding religion, gender and welfare in social inclusion
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed