Latino Protestants in America: Growing and Diverse

By Mark T. Mulder, Aida I. Ramos, Gerardo Marti

Book Overview

Latino Protestantism is growing rapidly in the United States. Researchers estimate that by 2030 half of all Latinos in America will be Protestant. This remarkable growth is not just about numbers. The rise of Latino Protestants will impact the changing nature of American politics, economics, and religion. Latino Protestants in America takes readers inside the numbers to highlight the many reasons Latino Protestants are growing as well as the diversity of this group.

The book brings together the best existing scholarship on this group with original research to offer a nuanced picture of Latino Protestants in America, from worship practices to political engagement. The narrative helps readers move beyond misconceptions about Latino religion and offers a window into the diverse ways that religion plays out in real life. Latino Protestants in America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the beliefs and practices of this group, as well as the implications for its growth and areas for further study.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442256540
• ISBN13: 9781442256545
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"