Celibacy, seminary formation, and catholic clerical sexual abuse: exploring sociological connections and alternative clerical training
Auteur :
Ballano, Vivencio O.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032722498
Date de publication :
30 avr. 2024
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Applying sociological theories, this book argues that the Catholic Church’s adoption of mandatory clerical celibacy has resulted in various negative consequences, including weak social control against clerical sexual abuse, and so advocates a new model of clerical formation.