Urban celebrations represent the changing relations of religion, power, and society. In the Middle Ages the liturgy of the city corresponded to the liturgy of the Church. In Early Modern Times any celebration served the performance of power by the governing elite. In the 19th century associations, unions and societies took over the festivity to communicate their political interests. At present the urban celebration increasingly becomes an event for the (whole) city and for individual groups. Against this background this article combines Walter Siebel's considerations on urban sociology with a theory of celebration. It then asks for the opportunities and challenges for liturgical theory and practice as well as for ecclesiastical celebrations in an increasingly multi-religious urban environment.

Enthalten in:
Evangelische Theologie; 2013/3 Zweimonatsschrift (2013)

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Serie / Reihe: Evangelische Theologie

Personen: Conrad, Ruth

Schlagwörter: Liturgie Macht Religion Fest Stadt