Date of Award
8-8-2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Susan Walcott - Chair
Second Advisor
Truman Hartshorn
Third Advisor
Elaine J. Hallisey
Abstract
This thesis examines the spatial distribution of church members of two suburban mega churches in Atlanta. The research question concerns why people are choosing to drive thirty minutes or more to attend a mega church. A cost-benefit analysis weighs the costs of going to a distant church against the benefits of attending those churches. Examination focuses on the worship style, as well as the sense of community imparted by the two churches. The author also examines demographic factors such as gender, age, marital status, and socio-economic factors such as race, education, and occupation. The findings of the analysis demonstrate that the two mega churches are successful in providing the sense of community that suburban residents seek by offering an active small group environment.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1059154
Recommended Citation
Ingram, Ulrike Krampe, "Geographic Analysis of Two Suburban Mega Church Congregations in Atlanta: A Distance and Demographic Study." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1059154