What to Do with Free Time? The Prospect of Strengthening Societal Security in the Opinion of Polish Theologians

Abstract

The article is aimed at diagnosing the opinions of Polish theologians on the possibilities of parishes as regards organisation of free time of the faithful in order to consolidate societal security. The basis for formulating the presented conclusions were the results of empirical surveys conducted with members of the Society of Dogmatic Theologians operating in Poland (N=64). The test method used was a diagnostic survey, the technique – a questionnaire, and the research tool – a questionnaire form. A nonparametric chi-square (χ²) test and the Spearman correlation analysis were used to analyse the results. The paper is of an interdisciplinary nature. It fits in the area of research pertinent to (pastoral) theology and security studies.