Community and Religion in Urban Space

Abstract

The first two sections of this paper describe some theoretical areas, covering the concept of community and an analysis of the reports between the religious and the territorial communities in the urban space. The third section reviews the results from a research study of the associations between religious affiliation and other community-related issues, like community attachment and the propensity towards participation in community activities (i.e. community involvement). The differential analysis of these aspects leads to a series of conclusions of practical value for both the secular and religious institutions.