Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction xv
6. Situations of the Sacred in Kingston: From Downtown to the Suburbs 1
7. Mainline Christian Denominations: Roman Catholic, United, Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist 36
8. Protestant Evangelicals: Pentecostal, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Free Methodist 80
9. Proselytizing Groups: Salvation Army, Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brethren 118
10. Ethnic Christianity: Protestant, Eastern Christian, Roman Catholic 147
11. Liberal Religion: Quakers, Reform Jews, Unitarians 180
12. Diversity of Religions: Islam, Bahá’í, Hindu, Sai Baba, Sikh 213
13. Women’s Roles in Religions: Mainline Denominations and Alternative Spiritualities 248
14. Religion in Institutions: Universities, Hospitals, and Prisons 282
15. Religion in the City: Public Religion and the Religious Imagination 317
16. Conclusion 356
17. Appendices
18. Interview Questions 377
19. Religious Site Profile Template 380
20. List of Interviews Conducted 382
21. Interviews Broadcast in the Profiles: People of Faith Series 385
22. Letter of Information and Consent Form 387
23. 2001 Census, Kingston Religion 390
24. Bibliography 393
25. Index 419