The fragmentation of a sect: an introduction -- Doctrines of the Worldwide Church of God -- Origins and history of the Worldwide Church of God -- Schism and scandals in the seventies -- Revolution and schism -- Continuing schism in the offshoots -- Authority in the churches of God -- After the founder dies: how movements change -- Who went where and why -- Fragmentation in a sect: a conclusion
Summary
Religions frequently face a period of turmoil and readjustment following the death of their founders. In this contribution to sociological theory, Barrett offers a new typological model for categorizing various outcomes, including schism
