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Economic Development & Religion

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Hinduism and Pentecostalism

Nanda studied how Hinduism has changed to help the economic growth of India. Berger studied Pentecostalism in South America.

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Globalisation

  • Nanda studied how Hinduism has changed to help the economic growth of India.
  • Globalisation has brought a wealth of opportunities to India as there has been a surge in global demand for industries that India is engaged in.
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New middle class

  • This has led to the emergence of a young professional middle class that would be expected to become more secular, as their need for the traditional religion of Hinduism would diminish with their new found prosperity.
  • However, Nanda claims that the opposite has occurred.
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Adapting scripture

  • Contemporary Hindu leaders encourage a progressive view of wealth by stating that it is seen as a sign of divine favour, something that will be looked on favourably in the afterlife.
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Pentecostalism in South America 

  • Berger suggests that Pentecostalism in South American countries such as Brazil, has become a strong rival to Catholicism as it encourages its followers to work their way out of poverty rather than await salvation in the after-life.
  • This stimulates economic growth as it has inspired its followers to adopt a dedicated work ethic.

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1Theory & Methods

2Education with Methods in Context

3Option 1: Culture & Identity

4Option 1: Families & Households

5Option 1: Health

6Option 1: Work, Poverty & Welfare

7Option 2: Beliefs in Society

8Option 2: Global Development

9Option 2: The Media

10Crime & Deviance

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