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- Title
Hur gick det sen?: En studie av karriär för präster inom Svenska kyrkan som tilldelats erinran eller prövotid.
- Authors
Hansson, Per
- Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine whether a rebuke or probationary time affects the careers of priests within the Church of Sweden. It is the diocesan chapter that decides on such measures. The reason may be a breach of consecration vows or that the priest has damaged the esteem of ordained ministry to a great extent. The purpose is primarily to protect the congregations from unsuitable priests. Eight career steps were identified mainly based on the position's salary, influence and autonomy. The career of a study group of 35 priests who received a rebuke or probationary period was compared with a control group of 42 priests, who were reported to the diocesan chapter but where the case did not lead to any action. Data were collected for every three years 2004-2019. The priests have been followed through a register study for up to 10 years or until retirement. The results show that the careers of priests in the study group are negatively affected. For five years after the chapter's decision, they have an average lower position. The year after the decision, about 25% of these are without employment in the church. Year five to ten, the careers of these priests are on a par with the careers of the control group. The results indicate that priests in the study group have a worse career than the priests in the control group. This is particularly obvious in the first five years after the decision. The purpose of the disciplinary decisions is partly fulfilled by the fact that these priests for a period do not work within the church. This study is one of the few, which examines the careers of professionals who have received some form of reprimand. It thus constitutes a new contribution to the research on professionals.
- Subjects
PRIESTS; CHURCH; PROBATION; DEDICATION services; CAREER development
- Publication
Scandinavian Journal for Leadership & Theology, 2023, Vol 10, p14
- ISSN
1894-7875
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.53311/sjlt.v10.69