Psycho-sociologie de l'appartenance religieuse

Published in 1960 by the Presses de l'Université grégorienne in Rome, Psycho-sociologie de l'appartenance religieuse represents a pivotal moment in the intersection of theology and the emerging social sciences. Authored by the Jesuit sociologist Hervé Carrier, the work emerged during a period of intense intellectual inquiry within the Catholic Church, shortly before the convening of the Second Vatican Council. Carrier sought to provide a rigorous, empirical framework for understanding how individuals relate to their religious communities, moving beyond purely theological perspectives to incorporate modern sociological methodologies.

The design and conceptual direction of the volume reflect the academic rigor characteristic of Gregorian University publications of the mid-20th century. Carrier’s approach was aimed at institutional leaders and scholars, intending to modernize the pastoral understanding of faith by grounding it in data-driven psychological and sociological insight. The book was received as a scholarly contribution to the field of religious sociology, cementing Carrier’s reputation as a key figure in navigating the dialogue between traditional religious structures and contemporary social analysis.