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In Cyprus that experienced British imperial rule from 1878 until 1960, Greek and Turkish nationalism developed at different historical periods and at different paces. Relations between Turkish Cypriots and the British on the one hand, and Greek Cypriots and the British on the other, were asymmetrical. During the colonial era in Cyprus, the Muslim community had undergone an enormous change in terms of national/ethnic identity and class characteristics. Turkish Cypriot nationalism developed belatedly as a militant nationalist and anti-Enosis movement. Against this background this thesis explores the relationship between the emergence of the Turkish national identity and the British colonial rule because the latter set out the international, political, social and ideological context wherein the Turkish national identity was shaped. In particular this thesis focusing on the period between the two World Wars (1923-1939) when the transformation of the Muslims of Cyprus into Turkish Cypriots occurred, examines the extent to which the British rule affected the process of development of Turkish nationalism on Cyprus. This thesis discusses educational and administrative policies implemented by the British rule that had an impact on the politics of the Muslim community of Cyprus. The development of Turkish Cypriot national identity is also placed in the broader international context of the Eastern Mediterranean, with due attention being paid to the role of both Turkey and Italy. The impact of the Kemalist reforms on Cyprus and the resultant division of Turkish Cypriots into two conflicting groups of Kemalists and traditionalists is presented, and British fears of Italian expansionism under Mussolini are also examined. The final conclusion is that while a Turkish Cypriot identity would inevitably have developed, the divisive way it developed was a result of the imperial policies the British rule implemented during the period in question.

The purpose of this study is to discuss the role of the religion and language, Islam Kurdish, in the process of Kurdish identity formation in Northern Iraq and to find out the most imperative factor/s in the existing identification of Kurdish identity by relying on the field research conducted in Erbil. The current discussions in the literature generally either emphasized the role of religion by focusing on the tariqat relations, and/or the role of feudal structure of the Kurdish society by focusing on the tribal relations, and/or the role of the culture by specifically focusing on the language as way of identification. In this study, the results of the field research conducted in Erbil are being compared to the arguments in the existing literature that explain the Kurdish identity in relation to the religion and the language. The study aims to discuss whether there is a shift from the religion, which had a significant role in history regarding the Kurdish identification, to the language, as a marker of modern Kurdish identity formation in Erbil. The research that conducted for this thesis has indicated that while the role of religion lost its historical role, the Kurdish language became the indicator of the identity of the Kurds in Erbil. In addition, this study will examine, in historical context, how the Kurdish language became the core issue of the Kurdish identity. The findings of the field research have been analyzed by using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) software program.

This thesis analyzes the role of the religious identity in Turco-European relations in terms of historical and perceptional levels. Within this context, ways in which an enriched understanding of the concept of religion, as a principal element of culture and identity and as one of the main and oldest concepts in European identity which may contribute to a better comprehension of contemporary Turco- European relations, especially within the framework of Turkish candidacy to the European Union will be explored. For this aim, the notion of identity, the bases and components of identity, the role of the other in identity formation, the historical evolution of European identity, European religious identity, the role of religion in European identity, the historical development of Christianity and its impact on Europe, the Turkish identity from the European perspective and the impact of Muslim Turks on the formation and strengthening of the European identity, Christian Europe and Muslim Turkey relations, the role and the importance of their religious identity and the reciprocal effects of it to the current relations will be studied. Lastly, the current perceptions of the Europeans towards Turkey, especially contemporary image of Turkey from European perspective in terms of religion and culture will be examined. Within this framework, the conclusion will be the analysis of the effects of cultural and religious elements in foreign policy and taking political decisions, such as the accession of Turkey into the European Union.

Thesis (M.A. in Latin American Studies)--Vanderbilt University, Aug. 2006. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.--University College, London). / Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-277) and index.

This thesis is based on ethnographic data collected across two Mormon congregations in the Republic of Ireland. I explore the experiences of a religious minority who are part of a wider society experiencing rapid religious and social change. Engaging with concepts of tradition, continuity, and change, this research explores how members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints experience their status as a minority religion in modern Ireland. As part of a growing number of new religious movements in Ireland, Mormonism represents a simultaneous continuation and rupture of Ireland’s previous religious traditions. This research suggests that a continuing influence of Catholicism in Irish society shapes Irish Mormon perceptions of self, of others, and of faith. Yet, by identifying with a religion which is viewed in Ireland as a ‘foreign’ faith, Irish Mormons represent a clear break with previous religious tradition. Irish Mormons’ relationship with Mormonism as a global religion also demonstrates the complexity of continuity and change within modern religion. This research shows that Irish Mormons reject what they perceive as an Americanisation of Mormonism and often emphasise the uniquely Irish nature of Mormonism in Ireland. Thus, Irish Mormons are adapting Mormon tradition into new forms far from the Mormon heartland of Utah. This research concludes that Mormons in Ireland utilise complex and interconnected understandings of tradition, community, and Irishness to create and maintain a minority religious identity in modern Ireland.

Thesis (M.A. of Arts)--Miami University, Dept. of History, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-54).

A mídia veicula diariamente o surgimento de tantos grupos religiosos novos, muitas vezes, frutos de uma crise de fé e de poder em relação a outros grupos religiosos mais tradicionais, relativizando e rompendo a pertença religiosa a uma determinada Igreja ou grupo religioso. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo fazer uma abordagem referente à crise de fé e de pertença religiosa existente nos dias atuais na vivência dos adolescentes católicos e protestantes (evangélicos). A finalidade, portanto, desta pesquisa é compreender como acontece a crise de fé e o distanciamento dos adolescentes que crescem e vivenciam uma prática religiosa dentro das Igrejas e depois delas se afastam. A pesquisa será feita em dois contextos diferenciados, no município de Boa Vista-RR, um católico e outro protestante (evangélico) para uma posterior análise comparativa. A pesquisa será conduzida com jovens de duas Igrejas (católica e evangélica). Será utilizado um questionário misto, com questões fechadas e abertas. Também realizar-se-ão observações no contexto religioso, ou seja, nas Igrejas pesquisadas. A metodologia empregada é uma abordagem de cunho quantitativo, qualitativo e descritivo a partir dos dados da pesquisa de campo. A análise de conteúdo orientará o processo de interpretação das respostas às questões abertas. As perguntas fechadas serão submetidas a tratamento estatístico simples (porcentagem). Os resultados da Pesquisa de campo foi uma análise dos dados obtidos com a construção de uma proposta que auxilie na solução das crises de fé e de pertença religiosa que praticamente não existe na amostra pesquisada. Os evangélicos são semelhantes aos católicos: na crença em Deus (100%), na infelicidade quando afastado das Igrejas (100%), excelente concepção de Deus (100%), nenhum adolescente se considera melhor que os de outra Igreja (100%), a família e os amigos influenciam na crise de pertença do adolescente, os novos conhecimentos científicos e as práticas socioafetivas e sexuais abalam a fé do adolescente, duvidam da existência de Deus (50%), a religião ajuda a dar sentido à vida e a exercer eticamente uma profissão (100%) participação nos grupos de jovens com filantropia (60%) e todos se consideram pessoas espiritualizadas (100%). Os católicos são diferentes dos evangélicos: na fé e ação (C: 80%; P: 65%), frequência semanal à Igreja (C: 25%; P: 70%), conhecimento profundo da doutrina (C:10%; P:50%), leitura da Bíblia Sagrada (C: 10%; P: 70%), razões do abandono da Igreja (C: Pecado:50%;P: Conflito emocional: 60%), razões da conversão a outra Igreja (C: amizades erradas: 40% e sentir-se magoado: 40%; P: não sentir-se bem: 40% e amizades erradas: 30%), entre outras características de menor importância. / The media daily conveys the emergence of many new religious groups often fruit of a crisis of faith and power over other more traditional religious groups, thus balancing and breaking the religious membership of a church or religious group. This research brings an approach on the crisis of faith and religious affiliation existing today in the experience of Catholics and Protestants Teens (evangelicals). The purpose, therefore, of this research is to understand how it happens the crisis of faith and the distancing of teenagers growing up and experiencing a religious practice within the churches and after they depart. Search will be made in two different contexts, in Boa Vista-RR, a Catholic and the other Protestant (Evangelical) for further comparative analysis. The research will be conducted with young people from two churches (Catholic and Protestant). A mixed questionnaire with closed and open questions will be used. Also performing will be observations in the religious context, this is, in the surveyed churches. The methodology is a qualitative study approach, descriptive and quantitative from the field survey data. Content analysis will guide the process of interpretation of the answers to open questions. Closed questions are subjected to simple statistical analysis (percentage). The results of field research is an analysis of data obtained with the construction of a proposal to assist in the solution of religious crises of faith and belonging that practically doesnt exist in this sample. Evangelicals are similar to Catholics: the belief in God (100%), while away of the churches unhappiness 100%), great conception of God (100%), no adolescent is considered better than the adolescent of another Church (100%) , family and friends influence the adolescents crisis of belonging, new scientific knowledge and social-affective and sexual practices undermine the adolescent faith, doubt about the existence of God (50%), religion helps to give meaning to life and to ethically pursue a profession (100%), participation in youth groups with philanthropy (60%) and all consider themselves spiritual people (100%). Catholics are different from the Evangelicals: in faith and action (C: 80%; P: 65%), weekly church attendance (C: 25%; P: 70%), deep knowledge of the doctrine (C: 10%; P : 50%), Holy Bible reading (C: 10%; P: 70%), reason to abandon the Church (C: Sin: 50%; P: Emotional Conflict: 60%), reasons for conversion to other Church ( C: wrong friendships: 40% and feel hurt: 40%; P: not feel good: 40% and wrong friendships: 30%), among others in minor importance.

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The research will be conducted with young people from two churches (Catholic and Protestant). A mixed questionnaire with closed and open questions will be used. Also performing will be observations in the religious context, this is, in the surveyed churches. The methodology is a qualitative study approach, descriptive and quantitative from the field survey data. Content analysis will guide the process of interpretation of the answers to open questions. Closed questions are subjected to simple statistical analysis (percentage). The results of field research is an analysis of data obtained with the construction of a proposal to assist in the solution of religious crises of faith and belonging that practically doesn t exist in this sample. Evangelicals are similar to Catholics: the belief in God (100%), while away of the churches unhappiness 100%), great conception of God (100%), no adolescent is considered better than the adolescent of another Church (100%) , family and friends influence the adolescent s crisis of belonging, new scientific knowledge and social-affective and sexual practices undermine the adolescent faith, doubt about the existence of God (50%), religion helps to give meaning to life and to ethically pursue a profession (100%), participation in youth groups with philanthropy (60%) and all consider themselves spiritual people (100%). Catholics are different from the Evangelicals: in faith and action (C: 80%; P: 65%), weekly church attendance (C: 25%; P: 70%), deep knowledge of the doctrine (C: 10%; P : 50%), Holy Bible reading (C: 10%; P: 70%), reason to abandon the Church (C: Sin: 50%; P: Emotional Conflict: 60%), reasons for conversion to other Church ( C: wrong friendships: 40% and feel hurt: 40%; P: not feel good: 40% and wrong friendships: 30%), among others in minor importance. / A mídia veicula diariamente o surgimento de tantos grupos religiosos novos, muitas vezes, frutos de uma crise de fé e de poder em relação a outros grupos religiosos mais tradicionais, relativizando e rompendo a pertença religiosa a uma determinada Igreja ou grupo religioso. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo fazer uma abordagem referente à crise de fé e de pertença religiosa existente nos dias atuais na vivência dos adolescentes católicos e protestantes (evangélicos). A finalidade, portanto, desta pesquisa é compreender como acontece a crise de fé e o distanciamento dos adolescentes que crescem e vivenciam uma prática religiosa dentro das Igrejas e depois delas se afastam. A pesquisa será feita em dois contextos diferenciados, no município de Boa Vista-RR, um católico e outro protestante (evangélico) para uma posterior análise comparativa. A pesquisa será conduzida com jovens de duas Igrejas (católica e evangélica). Será utilizado um questionário misto, com questões fechadas e abertas. Também realizar-se-ão observações no contexto religioso, ou seja, nas Igrejas pesquisadas. A metodologia empregada é uma abordagem de cunho quantitativo, qualitativo e descritivo a partir dos dados da pesquisa de campo. A análise de conteúdo orientará o processo de interpretação das respostas às questões abertas. As perguntas fechadas serão submetidas a tratamento estatístico simples (porcentagem). Os resultados da Pesquisa de campo foi uma análise dos dados obtidos com a construção de uma proposta que auxilie na solução das crises de fé e de pertença religiosa que praticamente não existe na amostra pesquisada. Os evangélicos são semelhantes aos católicos: na crença em Deus (100%), na infelicidade quando afastado das Igrejas (100%), excelente concepção de Deus (100%), nenhum adolescente se considera melhor que os de outra Igreja (100%), a família e os amigos influenciam na crise de pertença do adolescente, os novos conhecimentos científicos e as práticas socioafetivas e sexuais abalam a fé do adolescente, duvidam da existência de Deus (50%), a religião ajuda a dar sentido à vida e a exercer eticamente uma profissão (100%) participação nos grupos de jovens com filantropia (60%) e todos se consideram pessoas espiritualizadas (100%). Os católicos são diferentes dos evangélicos: na fé e ação (C: 80%; P: 65%), frequência semanal à Igreja (C: 25%; P: 70%), conhecimento profundo da doutrina (C:10%; P:50%), leitura da Bíblia Sagrada (C: 10%; P: 70%), razões do abandono da Igreja (C: Pecado:50%;P: Conflito emocional: 60%), razões da conversão a outra Igreja (C: amizades erradas: 40% e sentir-se magoado: 40%; P: não sentir-se bem: 40% e amizades erradas: 30%), entre outras características de menor importância.