Staf Hellemans

Research output

Research output per year 1977 1985 1988 1990 1992 1993 1995 2001 2008 2010 2012 2013 2015 2019 2020 2024

• 53 Chapter
• 41 Article
• 9 Book editing
• 8 Book
• 10 More
  • 8 Book/Film/Article review
  • 1 Farewell speech
  • 1 Inaugural speech

Research output per year

Research output per year

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• 2024

  The Great Transformation of Religion and the Catholic Church

  Hellemans, S., 2024, The Faith and Beliefs of “Nonbelievers” . Bargar, P. & Jonkers, P. (eds.). Washington: The Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, p. 41-81 40 p. (Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Change Series VIII, Christian Philosophical Studies, Volume 24 ).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Catholic Church 100%
  • Great Transformation 100%
  • Main Idea 25%
  • Fundamental Transformation 25%
  755 Downloads (Pure)
• 2023

  The Invisible Religion (1967) by Thomas Luckmann: Still an Inspiring Program for the Study of Contemporary Religion

  Hellemans, S., 1 Aug 2023, In: NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion. 77, 3, p. 177-196 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Contemporary Religion 100%
  • Thomas Luckmann 100%
  • Invisible Church 100%
  • Religion 100%
  • Invisible 100%
• 2022

  De katholieke Kerk in Vlaanderen op een keerpunt. Wat betekent dat?

  Translated title of the contribution: The Catholic Church in Flanders on a turning point. What does that mean?Hellemans, S., 15 Feb 2022, De Kerk in Vlaanderen. Gunst, G. & Latre, S. (eds.). Kalmthout: Pelckmans, p. 55-66 12 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

• In het teken van verandering en kritiek: De theoretische sociologie en de godsdienstsociologie van Leo Laeyendecker in het kader van zijn tijd

  Translated title of the contribution: The critical analysis of change: The theoretical sociology and the sociology of religion of Leo Laeyendecker Hellemans, S., 3 Jul 2022, In: Religie & Samenleving. 17, 2, p. 77-94 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Dutch 100%
  • Pluralism 100%
  • Church 100%
  • Sociology of Religion 100%
  • Change Analysis 100%
• 2021

  Afterword: From Catholic Modernity to Religious Modernities

  Hellemans, S. & Carroll, A. J., 6 Oct 2021, In: NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion. 75, 3/4, p. 508-543

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Modernity 100%
  • Afterword 100%
  • Religious Modernity 100%
  • Catholic Modernity 100%
  • Catholic 100%

• Introduction: Modernity and Transcendence

  Hellemans, S. & Carroll, A. J., 6 Oct 2021, In: NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion. 75, 3/4, p. 303-309

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Modernity 100%
  • Catholic Modernity 100%
  • Catholic 100%
  • Religious Tradition 100%
  • Authors 100%

• Modernity and Transcendence: A Dialogue with Charles Taylor

  Hellemans, S. & Carroll, A. J., 6 Oct 2021, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press. 248 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Scientific

  • Catholic 100%
  • Dialog 100%
  • Modernity 100%
  • Charles Taylor 100%
  • Catholic Modernity 66%
• 2020

  Introduction: On the Processing of Society and Religion by Religious Agents

  Hellemans, S. & Rouwhorst, G., Nov 2020, The Making of Christianities in History: A Processing Approach. Turnhout : Brepols, Vol. 106. p. 7-22 (Bibliothèque de la Revue d'Histoire Ecclésiastique).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

  • Modernity 100%
  • Christian 100%
  • History of Christianity 100%
  • Social Scientists 100%
  • Justice 100%

• Pillarization ('Verzuiling'): On Organized 'Self-Contained Worlds' in the Modern World

  Hellemans, S., Jun 2020, In: The American Sociologist. 51, 2, p. 124-147 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Modernity 100%
  • Pillarization 100%
  • Modern society 100%
  • Netherlands 66%
  • Belgium 66%
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• The Making of Christianities in History: A Processing Approach

  Hellemans, S. & Rouwhorst, G., Nov 2020, Turnhout: Brepols. 248 p. (Bibliothèque de la Revue d'Histoire Ecclésiastique)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Scientific

  • Modernity 100%
  • Christianity 100%
  • Religion 100%
  • North America 100%
  • England 100%

• Turning 'Society' into 'Religion': A Processing Approach

  Hellemans, S., Nov 2020, The Making of Christianities in History: A Processing Approach. Turnhout : Brepols, Vol. 106. p. 23-58 (Bibliothèque de la Revue d'Histoire Ecclésiastique ).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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  • Modernity 100%
  • Catholic Church 100%
  • Processing Process 100%
  • Main Part 100%
  • Surrounding Environment 100%
  10 Downloads (Pure)
• 2019

  De grote transformatie van de katholieke kerk

  Translated title of the contribution: The great transformation of the Catholic ChurchHellemans, S., Dec 2019, In: Karakter: Tijdschrift van Wetenschap. 68, p. 25-27

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular

• De grote transformatie van religie en van de katholieke kerk

  Translated title of the contribution: The 'Great Transformation' of religion and of the Catholic ChurchHellemans, S., 24 May 2019, Tilburg: Prisma Print Tilburg University. 68 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Farewell speech › Professional

  Open Access

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  • Catholic Church 100%
  • Veld 100%
  • Great Transformation 100%
  • Religion 100%
  • Islam 100%
  563 Downloads (Pure)

• Failed Internationalization: A Case Study of 'Pillarization', 'Milieus', 'Lager', 'Subcultures' and the Like.

  Hellemans, S., May 2019, Katholizismus transnational: Beitraege zur Zeitgeschichte und Gegenwart in Westeuropa und den Vereinigten Staaten.. Henkelmann, A., Koesters, C., Oehmen-Vieregge, R. & Ruff, M. E. (eds.). Muenster: Aschendorff Verlag, p. 21-36 16 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

• In gesprek met Staf Hellemans

  Hellemans, S., Sept 2019, In: Religie & Samenleving. 14, 3, p. 294-297

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

• La théorie de la pilarisation: Un bilan historique et conceptuel

  Translated title of the contribution: Pillarization theory: An historical and conceptual reviewHellemans, S., 10 Dec 2019, Piliers, dépilarisation et clivage philosophique en Belgique. Bruyere, L., Crosetti, A.-S., Faniel, J. & Saegesser, C. (eds.). Bruxelles: Centre de Recherche et d'Information Socio-Politiques - CRISP, p. 23-39 17 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

• Reforming the Catholic Church beyond Vatican II

  Hellemans, S. & Jonkers, P., 1 Apr 2019, Wir teilen diesen Traum. : Theologinnen und Theologen aus aller Welt argumentieren pro Pope Francis. Halik, T. (ed.). Dusseldorf: Patmos Verlag

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
• 2018

  Envisioning Futures for the Catholic Church

  Hellemans, S. & Jonkers, P., 1 Aug 2018, Washington: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy. 370 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific › peer-review

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• Introduction: Reforming the Catholic Church beyond Vatican II

  Hellemans, S. & Jonkers, P., 1 Aug 2018, Envisioning Futures for the Catholic Church. Hellemans, S. & Jonkers, P. (eds.). Washington DC: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, p. 1-25 25 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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• Will the Catholic Church Remain Relevant? The Evolution of its Offer After 1800

  Hellemans, S., 1 Aug 2018, Envisioning Futures for the Catholic Church. Hellemans, S. & P. J. (eds.). Washinton DC: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, p. 41-71 31 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
• 2017

  Hoe is religie vandaag mogelijk?

  Translated title of the contribution: How is religion today possible?Hellemans, S., 2017, Tussen de regels verschijnt Hij: Boeken als leermeester. Tilburg: Tilburg University, School of Catholic Theology, p. 142-147 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Popular

• Van kerksluitingen tot zelf-dragende lokale kernen

  Translated title of the contribution: From closing parish churches to self-sustaining local groups Hellemans, S., 2017, In: WKO Nieuwsbrief / Werkverband Kerkelijk Opbouwwerk. 95, p. 11-14

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular
• 2016

  [Review of the book Fact Factory. Sociological Expertise and Episcopal Decision Making in the Netherlands 1946-1972, Chris Dols, 2015]

  Hellemans, S., 16 Dec 2016, In: Trajecta. Religie, cultuur en samenleving in de Nederlanden / Religion, culture and society in the Low Countries.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Other research output

• A Serving Church: An Appraisal

  Hellemans, S. & Corkery, J., Nov 2016, Renewing the Church in a Secular Age: Holistic Dialogue and Kenotic Vision. Taylor, C., Casanova, J., McLean, G. F. & Vila-Cha, J. J. (eds.). Washington: RVP, p. 263-268 6 p. (Council for Research in Values and Philosophy Series VIII Christian Philosophical Studies; vol. 21).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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• 2015

  A Catholic minority church in a world of seekers

  Hellemans, S. & Jonkers, P., 2015, Washington: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy. 297 p. (Christian Philosophical Studies; vol. XI)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific › peer-review

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• Imagining the Catholic Church in a world of seekers

  Hellemans, S., 2015, A Catholic minority church in a world of seekers. Washington DC: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, p. 129-160 32 p. (Christian Philosophical Studies ; vol. 11).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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• Introduction: The contingent meeting of a Catholic minority church with seekers

  Hellemans, S. & Jonkers, P., 2015, A Catholic minority church in a world of seekers. Washington DC: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, p. 1-18 18 p. (Christian Philosophical Studies ; vol. 11).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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• Sammelbesprechung Franz-Xaver Kaufmann

  Translated title of the contribution: Review Franz-Xaver KaufmannHellemans, S., 2015, In: Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Religions- und Kulturgeschichte. 109, p. 472-474

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Other research output

• Secularisatie: theorieën, kritieken, beoordeling

  Hellemans, S., 2015, Gedoofde kaarsen en uitslaande vlammen: De secularisatie onder de loep. Weyns, W. (ed.). Antwerpen: Uitgeverij Polis, p. 15-38, 185-188; 205-208 32 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

• The magisterium: conjunctions and disjunctions in modernity: A historical-sociological analysis

  Hellemans, S., 2015, Towards a kenotic vision of authority in the Catholic Church. Carroll, A. J., Kerkwijk, M., Kirwan, M. & Sweeney, J. (eds.). Washington DC: Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, p. 55-72 18 p. (Christian Philosophical Studies; vol. 8).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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• Verzuiling: Terugblik op het onderzoek

  Translated title of the contribution: Pillarization research: A Retrospective ViewHellemans, S., 2015, In: Sociologos: Tijdschrift voor Sociologie. 36, 3, p. 287-299 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2014

  [Review of the book Kirche in der ambivalenten Moderne, Franz-Xaver Kaufmann, 2012]

  Hellemans, S., 2014, In: Religie & Samenleving. 9, 2, p. 156-158

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Other research output

• De innige banden van religie met radicalisme

  Translated title of the contribution: The intimate links of religion with radicalismHellemans, S., 2014, In: Religie & Samenleving. 9, 1, p. 7-22 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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  • Radicalism 100%
  • Religion 100%
  • Religious Radicalism 80%
  • Politics 20%
  • Extremism 20%
  78 Downloads (Pure)
• 2013

  Het christelijk sociaal denken als sociaaleconomisch hervormingsproject

  Hellemans, S., 2013, Vrienden met de mammon. De levensbeschouwelijke dimensie in de economie. van Geest, P. J. J., Poorthuis, M. J. H. M., Wagenaar, T. & Warringa, A. (eds.). Almere: Parthenon, p. 421-438 18 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

• Parochies in een tijd van delokalisering. Een sociologische kijk

  Hellemans, S., 2013, Parochie ... waarheen?. Steen, M. (ed.). Antwerpen: Halewijn, p. 13-27 15 p. (Leuvense Cahiers voor Praktische Theologie; no. 14).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

• Review of the book Das historische Dilemma der CVP, U. Altermatt, 2012

  Hellemans, S., 2013, In: Trajecta: Tijdschrift voor de geschiedenis van het katholiek leven in de Nederlanden. 22

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• Samenhang door maatschappelijke participatie. Een respons op Wouter Beke's 'Sociale samenhang op grond van gedeelde normen en waarden'

  Hellemans, S., 2013, In: Christen-Democratische Reflecties. 1, 2, p. 26-28 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular
• 2012

  Een katholieke Kerk met toekomst. Bij het afscheid van Jozef Wissink als hoogleraar

  van den Eijnden, J. (Editor), Hellemans, S. (Editor) & Rentinck, P. (Editor), 2012, Bergambacht: 2VM Uitgeverij. 205 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific

  Open Access

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• Introduction

  Hellemans, S. & Wissink, J. B. M., 2012, Towards a New Catholic Church in Advanced Modernity: Transformations, Visions, Tensions. Hellemans, S. & Wissink, J. (eds.). Münster: LIT Verlag, p. 7-16 10 p. (Tilburg Theological Studies; no. 5).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

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• Review of the book Staat van verzuiling. Over een Nederlandse mythe, P. van Dam, 2011

  Hellemans, S., 2012, In: Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Religions- und Kulturgeschichte. 106, 1, p. 770-771

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Other research output

• Spiritualiteit en mystiek in de katholieke Kerk

  Hellemans, S., 2012, Een katholieke Kerk met toekomst. Bij het afscheid van Jozef Wissink als hoogleraar. van den Eijnden, J., Hellemans, S. & Rentinck, P. (eds.). Bergambacht: 2VM Uitgeverij, p. 85-95 11 p. (Theologische Perspectieven; no. 8).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

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• Towards a New Catholic Church in Advanced Modernity

  Hellemans, S. (Editor) & Wissink, J. B. M. (Editor), 2012, Münster: LIT Verlag. 277 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific

• Tracking the New Shape of the Catholic Church in the West

  Hellemans, S., 2012, Towards a New Catholic Church in Advanced Modernity. Hellemans, S. & Wissink, J. B. M. (eds.). Münster: LIT Verlag, p. 19-50 32 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

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• 2011

  Die katholische Kirche in Belgien und in den Niederlanden: Geschichte, Vergleich und Zukunftsperspektiven

  Hellemans, S., 2011, In: Zur Debatte. 41, 6, p. 41-44 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular

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• Religious Orthodoxy as a Modality of "Adaptation"

  Hellemans, S., 2011, Orthodoxy, Liberalism and Adaptation. Becking, B. (ed.). Leiden: Brill, p. 9-32 24 p. (Studies in Theology and Religion (STAR); no. 15).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2010

  Das Zeitalter der Weltreligionen. Religion in agrarischen Zivilisationen und in modernen Gesellschaften

  Hellemans, S., 2010, Würzburg: Ergon-Verlag. 212 p. (Religion in der Gesellschaft; no. 27)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Scientific

• Delokalisierung, Neulokalisierung und der Aufstieg der intermediären Instanzen seit 1945/1960. Zur Einführung

  Damberg, W. & Hellemans, S., 2010, Die neue Mitte der Kirche. Der Aufstieg der intermediären Instanzen in den Grosskirchen seit 1945. Damberg, W. & Hellemans, S. (eds.). Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, p. 7-20 14 p. (Konfession und Gesellschaft; no. 42).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

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• Die neue Mitte der Kirche. Der Aufstieg der intermediären Instanzen in den Grosskirchen seit 1945

  Damberg, W. (Editor) & Hellemans, S. (Editor), 2010, Stuttgart: Kohlhammer. 256 p. (Konfession und Gesellschaft; no. 42)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific

• Die Neugestaltung der europäischen Grosskirchen und der Aufstieg der intermediären Instanzen seit 1945/1960

  Damberg, W. & Hellemans, S., 2010, Die neue Mitte der Kirche. Der Aufstieg der intermediären Instanzen in den Grosskirchen seit 1945. Damberg, W. & Hellemans, S. (eds.). Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, p. 215-248 34 p. (Konfession und Gesellschaft; no. 42).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

• Review of the book Religion, Geschichte, Nation. Katholische Geschichtsschreibung in der Schweiz, F. Metzger, 2010

  Hellemans, S., 2010, In: Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Religions- und Kulturgeschichte. 104, 1, p. 500-502

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Other research output