Background
Bouma, Gary D. was born on February 21, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald H. Bouma, Ailene C. Goetz.
(Australian Soul challenges the idea that religious and sp...)
Australian Soul challenges the idea that religious and spiritual life in Australia is in decline. This fascinating book describes the character of religious and spiritual life in Australia today, and argues that, far from petering out, religion and spirituality are thriving. Gary Bouma, the leading expert on the state of religious life in Australia, provides the most up-to-date facts and figures and compares the 'tone' of Australian religious practices with those of other countries. Australians might be less vocal and more reticent about their religion than Americans are, but their religious and spiritual beliefs are no less potent. Australian Soul describes and analyses our religious and spiritual life in detail as well as providing a series of case studies that illustrate the range of practices and beliefs in Australia today. Australian Soul predicts a vital future for religion and spirituality.
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Bouma, Gary D. was born on February 21, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald H. Bouma, Ailene C. Goetz.
Bachelor, Calvin College, 1963. Bachelor's Degree, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1966. Master of Arts, Cornell University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1970.
Assistant professor Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, 1970—1975, associate professor Canada, 1975—1979. Lecturer to senior lecturer Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 1979—1989. Associate priest St John's Anglican Church, East Malvern, Australia, since 2006.
Associate professor Monash University, Australia, 1989—1995, professor Australia, since 1995, associate Dean of Arts Australia, 1998—2002. Deputy vice chancellor and vice president Research and Development, Australia, 2002—2004, Hood School of Political & Social Inquiry, since 2004. Visiting professor Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1977—1978.
Chair Christian Research Association, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1985—2004. Visiting fellowship Australian National University, Canberra, 1994—1999. Chair standing committee on ethics in research involving humans Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1995—2007.
Visiting professor Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, 1998—2000. Vice-chair World Conference on Religion and Peace, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, since 2000. Fellow Australia Institute Company Directors, 2008.
(Australian Soul challenges the idea that religious and sp...)
Chair interrelious and intercultured relations United Nations Educational Asia Pacific, since 2004. Member of Association for Sociology of Religion, Religious Research Association, Society for Science Study of Religion, Australian Sociological Association, American Sociological Association, Port Melbourne Yacht Club, Athenaeum Club.
Married Patricia V. Barnard, June 15, 1993. Children: Craig, Sarah Park, Stuart Park.