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Migration
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I. Social Sciences – II. History – III. Migration and Christianization – IV. Practical Theology

I. Social Sciences

The term migration refers to the movements of individuals and groups. It is a universal phenomenon, historically and geographically. International migration increased substantially during the 19th and 20th centuries, thanks to the worldwide expansion of colonialism as well as improved transportation systems and information t…

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Reuter, Astrid, Brechtken, Magnus, Ludwig, Frieder and Dallmann, Hans-Ulrich, “Migration”, in: Religion Past and Present. Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1877-5888_rpp_COM_14090>
First published online: 2011
First print edition: ISBN: 9789004146662, 2006-2013



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