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Nazari, Ani (2023)

Believers and Belongers of the Armenian Apostolic Churc in the Diaspora: an Amsterdam Case Study

Bachelor thesis | Urban Studies (BA)

This research tries to identify the ways in which the Armenian Apostolic Church of Amsterdam provokes a sense of belonging within the community of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Amsterdam. It is important to stress whether the sense of belonging felt among the community is provoked by the Armenian church or not. The diasporic identity, the Armenian identity, religious practices and the intertwinement of these factors all contribute to the sense of belonging of this community. Furthermore, having a church in Amsterdam makes the Armenians feel like they belong to the city of Amsterdam as well, additionally to the sense of belonging of their community.

sense of belonging, diasporic identity, Armenian diaspora, Armenian Apostolic Church, Amsterdam

Author

Nazari, Ani

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

The Multicultural City

Supervisors

Kersbergen, Seger

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en