"The Tory Party at Prayer". An assessment of Anglican voters' association with the Conservative Party

Mémoire (de fin d'études) , 2014 , 69 Pages , Note: Pending

Droit - Droit communautaire/européen, Droit international, Droit privé international

The aim of this study is to identify the reasons behind Anglican voters’ association with the
Conservative Party. In the first section, the study will assess the relevant data taken from
‘Voting and Values in Britain: Does religion count?’ by researchers at Theos Think Tank. The
research supports the assumption that Anglicans are more likely to vote Conservative than
any other political party.
Having distinguished the facts, the second section of the study will establish the reasoning
behind this relationship. Here, the thesis will draw upon a number of sources in order to
explain the association.
It was concluded that Anglican voters’ association with the Conservative Party is largely a
response to the historical relationship between the two. It was further concluded that much
of the reasoning behind Anglican voters’ preference may be down to their values regarding
key moral issues. Areas for further research are also suggested within this study.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Abstract
• Acknowledgements
• List of Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Literature review
• Data Analysis and Methodological Considerations
• The Conservative Party - its influence on Anglican voters
• The Church of England - a political influence on its members?
• The Future for Anglican Voters - where will their allegiance be?
• Conclusion
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This dissertation aims to explore the reasons behind Anglican voters' association with the Conservative Party. It analyzes data from Theos Think Tank's research on "Voting and Values in Britain: Does religion count?" to establish the prevalence of this association. The study then delves into the historical and ideological factors that contribute to this relationship.

• The historical relationship between the Church of England and the Conservative Party
• The influence of shared values on voting preferences
• The role of moral issues in shaping Anglican voters' political choices
• The potential future of Anglican voters' political allegiance
• The impact of the Conservative Party's policies on Anglican voters

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

• The introduction provides an overview of the research question and the study's methodology. It outlines the key themes and objectives of the dissertation, highlighting the significance of understanding the relationship between Anglican voters and the Conservative Party.

• The literature review examines existing research on the relationship between religion and politics in Britain, focusing on the role of the Church of England and the Conservative Party. It analyzes previous studies that have explored the factors influencing Anglican voters' political choices, providing a theoretical framework for the dissertation.

• This chapter presents the data analysis and methodological considerations employed in the study. It discusses the research methods used to collect and analyze data, including the use of surveys and statistical analysis. The chapter also addresses the limitations and potential biases associated with the data sources.

• This chapter explores the historical and ideological factors that have shaped the relationship between the Conservative Party and Anglican voters. It examines the historical ties between the Church of England and the Conservative Party, highlighting the shared values and beliefs that have contributed to their association.

• This chapter investigates the influence of the Church of England on its members' political choices. It examines the extent to which the Church's teachings and values shape its members' political views and voting preferences. The chapter also explores the role of religious leaders and institutions in influencing political discourse and engagement.

• This chapter explores the future of Anglican voters' political allegiance. It examines the factors that may influence their voting choices in the future, including changes in social attitudes, political landscapes, and the Church's role in society. The chapter also discusses the potential impact of emerging political parties and ideologies on Anglican voters.

Schlüsselwörter

The key terms and focus themes of this text include Anglican voters, Conservative Party, Church of England, voting behavior, political values, moral issues, historical relationship, social attitudes, and political landscape. The study examines the factors that influence Anglican voters' association with the Conservative Party, exploring the historical and ideological underpinnings of this relationship. It also considers the potential future of Anglican voters' political allegiance in the context of evolving social and political dynamics.

• Université: University of Lincoln
• Cours: Global Justice
• Note: Pending
• Auteur: Joshua Bell (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2014
• Pages: 69
• N° de catalogue: V281978
• ISBN (ebook): 9783656764595
• ISBN (Livre): 9783656764588
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: tory, party, prayer, anglican, conservative