Pentecostal Megachurches in Southeast Asia: Negotiating Class, Consumption and the Nation

Charismatic pastors, fast-paced worship sessions, inspirational but shallow theology, and large congregations--these are just some of the associated traits of Pentecostal megachurches. But what lies beneath the veneer of glitz? What are their congregations like? How did they grow so quickly? How have they managed to negotiate local and transnational challenges? This book seeks to understand the growth and popularity of independent Pentecostal megachurches in Southeast Asia. Using an ethnographic approach, the chapters examine Pentecostal megachurches in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Each chapter dwells on the development of the megachurch set against the specific background of the country's politics and history.

Author: Terence Chong
Publisher: Iseas - Yusof Ishak Institute
Published: 03/31/2018
Pages: 243
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d
ISBN13: 9789814786881
ISBN10: 9814786888
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology of Religion
- Social Science | Sociology | General

About the Author
Terence Chong is a senior fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore. He is coordinator of the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme and co-coordinator of the Thailand Studies Programme.

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