essay

Spiritual beliefs

kiribati: a changing atoll culture[Suva, Fiji] • Published In 1985 • Pages: 75-84

By: Kirata, Baranite.

Abstract
This study discusses aspects of contemporary Kiribati religiosity and spirituality. When Christianity was introduced in the prior century, many Kiribati feared they might be forced to abandon traditional religious practices, including ancestor worship. Over time, however, they accepted Christianity because mission schools provided children with good education. Converts also found ways of incorporating traditional religion practices within the different Christian denominations. For maps, glossary, and bibliography see Mason (1985).
Subjects
General character of religion
Cosmology
Spirits and gods
Eschatology
Animism
Missions
Congregations
Sociocultural trends
Acculturation and culture contact
Education system
Labor supply and employment
culture
Kiribati
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Cleric
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2016
Field Date
1982-1985
Coverage Date
1857-1985
Coverage Place
Kiribati (Gilbert) Islands, Republic of Kiribati
Notes
Baranite Kirata ; photographs by Tony Whincup
LCCN
86214124
LCSH
Kiribati--Social life and customs
Kiribati--Social conditions