Review of Religious Research· 2026Q1
Who Becomes a Deacon? Gendered Vocational Discernment and the Feminization of the United Methodist Diaconate
- 0citations
- Q1SCImago
- 2026year
Short summary
In the United Methodist Church, women are significantly more likely than men to pursue the diaconate, contributing to its persistent feminization, due to factors like interest in justice-oriented ministry and concerns about congregational leadership.
AI-generated from the title and abstract; the full text is not read.
TakeawaysIn the app
Key pointsIn the app
Ask the paperIn the app
The rest is in the Pofolia app
Takeaways, key points and questions to the paper; new summaries every day for your field. Free.
Sign in on the web to openField: Religious studies
Religious studiesArts and Humanities