Challenging the Creation of the Next Generation: Religious Youth (On Regional Revitalization and Faith Succession) Edited by Toshinori Kawamata and Yuren Guo Nakanishiya Publishing [Description] Re-examining religious groups as key factors for future regional revitalization. How are religious groups currently involved in regional revitalization and nurturing the next generation? An exploration through case studies across Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity, and new religions. Used for a university class, but honestly, I haven't looked at it much, so it's in good condition. However, please understand that this is a used item, and I ask for transactions from those who can accept minor scuffs and age-related deterioration. [Table of Contents] Introduction: Religious Groups and the Potential for Regional Revitalization in an Era of Population Decline Part 1: Challenges of Traditional Religions Monks Growing within Local Buddhist Youth Associations - Considering the Significance of Faith Succession through Next-Generation Religious Education Systems; Young Religious Practitioners Inheriting "Ko" (Community Gatherings); The Challenge of Shinto Youth Associations Weaving Faith Succession for the Next Generation; Fostering Community and Tourism through Social Education of Religious Culture - Focusing on Religious People, Believers, and Ordinary People Living in Local Communities Part 2: Re-examining Religious Culture through Movement and Transnationalism New Religious Movements' Exploration of "Place" - Rissho Kosei-kai as a Third Place; Movement and Religion during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Focusing on the Reconstruction of Social Space and "Moving" Believers; One Faith, Three Languages - Language, Faith, and Ethnic Identity during Generational Change in Multicultural Taiwan Conclusion: Aspects of Religion and Cultural Policy #ChallengingtheCreationoftheNextGeneration #OnRegionalRevitalizationandFaithSuccession #ToshinoriKawamata #YurenGuo #NakanishiyaPublishing