First Advisor
Charles Klein
Date of Award
12-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology and University Honors
Department
Anthropology
Language
English
Subjects
Protestant Christianity, Agrarian Practices, Secularism, UK, Netherlands, Cultural Identity
DOI
10.15760/honors.1607
Abstract
This thesis explores the enduring influence of Protestant Christianity on agrarian practices and environmental policies in the UK and the Netherlands, focusing on how historical religious values shape modern ecological and political landscapes. Despite increasing secularism, Protestant ethics--emphasising stewardship, diligence, and moral responsibility--persist culturally, influencing debates on sustainability, rural identity, and land use. Using case studies such as nitrogen policy protests in the Netherlands and post-Brexit agricultural transitions in the UK, this analysis highlights the symbolic role of Christian values in framing resistance and adaptation to contemporary challenges. The research combines discourse analysis and ethnographic perspectives to uncover the interplay between religion, policy, and rural identity.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42902
Recommended Citation
Brimble, Grace N., "The Role of Christianity in Shaping Agrarian Policies and Environmental Interactions: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and the Netherlands" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1575.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1607
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