Anciennes et nouvelles pratiques religieuses des ruraux

Sociological studies of religion in rural France were previously focussed on surveys on church attendance (Boulard) and the part played by the Agricultural Catholic Youth. This article provides tracks for a further updating of these studies : to what extent does religion remain a symbolical element of life among country communities ? What has become of catholic movements and their militants ? How is religious power shared out with decreasing number of priests ? What about the other religions ?