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Understanding Religion - Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies (Paperback)
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Understanding Religion - Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies (Paperback)
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A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies
theory, connecting theory to data. This innovative coursebook
introduces students to interdisciplinary theoretical tools for
understanding contemporary religiously diverse societies-both
Western and non-Western. Using a case-study model, the text
considers: A wide and diverse array of contemporary issues,
questions, and critical approaches to the study of religion
relevant to students and scholars A variety of theoretical
approaches, including decolonial, feminist, hermeneutical,
poststructuralist, and phenomenological analyses Current debates on
whether the term "religion" is meaningful Many key issues about the
study of religion, including the insider-outsider debate, material
religion, and lived religion Plural and religiously diverse
societies, including the theological ideas of traditions and the
political and social questions that arise for those living
alongside adherents of other religions Understanding Religion is
designed to provide a strong foundation for instructors to explore
the ideas presented in each chapter in multiple ways, engage
students in meaningful activities in the classroom, and integrate
additional material into their lectures. Students will gain the
tools to apply specific methods from a variety of disciplines to
analyze the social, political, spiritual, and cultural aspects of
religions. Its unique pedagogical design means it can be used from
undergraduate- to postgraduate-level courses.
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