Typology of Faith-Based Organizations According to the Independence Model

ドクリツセイ　モデル　ニ　ヨル　FBO　ノ　ルイケイ

タカセ, アキノリ

Takase, Akinori

シュウキョウ ト シャカイ コウケン ケンキュウカイ

独立性モデル

宗教組織の構造

faith-based organizations (FBOs)

Independence Model

structure of religious organizations

This paper applies an analytical perspective, called the Independence Model, to study faith-based organizations (FBOs). Focusing on the structure of FBOs, this model conceptualizes the level of independence of an FBO from its religious organization. The Independence Model consists of two variables: “human resource independence” and “financial resource independence”. Using these two variables, the model can categorize various FBOs into four types: self-standing type, mobilized type, sponsored type, and internal group type. Since the model is based on organizational structures, it is possible to analyze FBOs without being confused by the ambiguous term “religiosity”. Using this model, we can compare various FBOs and observe their structural changes over decades as well.