religious studies

Perspectives

Alternative Perspectives

Alternative perspectives, due to their absence in mainstream texts and dismissal by historical …

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Organisations

Association for the Study of Religion, Economics, and Culture

The Association for the Study of Religion, Economics, and Culture exists to promote …

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Perspectives

Bias, Context, Epoche

As we enter the world of religious studies, we do so as conditioned individuals, with our own …

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Journals

Bulletin for the Study of Religion

Published by Equinox

The Bulletin began life in 1971 as the CSSR Bulletin. The journal publishes articles that address …

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Organisations

Center for the Study of World Religions

A research center affiliated with Harvard Divinity School, dedicated to the scholarly study of world …

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Books

Websites

Concise Dictionary of Religion

Irving Hexham (1994)

A dictionary of religious studies terminology and concepts.

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Blogs

Contemporary Religion in Historical Perspective

A blog published by the Religious Studies department at The Open University.

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Journals

Critical Research on Religion

Published by SAGE

A peer-reviewed, international journal focusing on the development of a critical theoretical …

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Websites

Organisations

Encounter World Religions

For more than 20 years, Encounter World Religions, a registered charity, has been honoured to help …

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Websites

Encyclopedia of Religion and Society

An online encyclopedia that explores the intersection of religion and society, covering topics such …

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Organisations

European Academy of Religion (EuARe)

The European Academy of Religion (EuARe) is a research initiative launched under the high patronage …

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Religious Figures

Hamza ibn Ali ibn Ahmad

Hamza ibn Ali ibn Ahmad is a seminal figure in the history of the Druze faith, serving as its …

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Organisations

International Society for Media, Religion and Culture

The International Society for Media, Religion and Culture (ISMRC) was founded in 2010 out of a …

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Journals

International Studies in Religion and Society

International Studies in Religion and Society publishes about societal themes and their relation to …

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Websites

Internet Sacred Text Archive

A digital library featuring a vast collection of religious texts, scriptures, and holy books from …

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Books

Introducing World Religions

Victoria Kennick Urubshurow (2008)

Published by Routledge

A textbook on religious studies, surveying traditions from around the world.

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Journals

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (JSSR)

The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (JSSR) is a multi-disciplinary journal that …

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Journals

Journal for the Study of Religious Experience (JSRE)

JSRE aims at gathering together different approaches to the study of religious experience. …

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Websites

Learn Religions

Published by Dotdash

A website containing articles on a wide variety of religious themes and topics, written for a …

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Websites

New Movements in Religion

New Movements in Religion is dedicated to opening up dialogue about matters of divinity, the …

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Scholars

Ninian Smart

Smart was a Scottish writer and educator who developed the field of academic religious studies, and …

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Websites

Organisations

Patheos

A comprehensive platform offering a wide range of articles, blogs, and resources on various …

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Websites

Religion Facts

An informative website providing concise and accurate information on different religions, including …

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Organisations

Religion News Service

A leading source of news, analysis, and commentary on religion and spirituality, covering a wide …

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Organisations

Websites

Religion Outside the University

A student-led series of seminars and blog posts from the Theology and Religious Studies department …

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Journals

Religions

Published by MDPI

Religions is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal on religions …

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Perspectives

Seven Dimensions of Religion

The seven dimensions of religion are a framework for exploring and understanding religion, developed …

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Perspectives

Similarity and Difference in the Study of Religion

In religious studies, scholars sometime swing between two extremes: a unifying human spirituality or …

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Organisations

The American Academy of Religion (AAR)

The AAR's mission is to foster excellence in the academic study of religion and enhance the public …

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Websites

Organisations

The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)

The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) strives to democratize access to the best data on …

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Organisations

The Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion (BCSR)

The Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion (BCSR) advances creative and critical scholarship on …

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Traditions

The Druze faith

The Druze faith is an esoteric, monotheistic religion with roots in the Middle East, primarily found …

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Websites

The Global Philosophy of Religion Project

The Global Philosophy of Religion Project is a major initiative that aims to make the philosophy of …

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Journals

The Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture (RMDC)

Published by Brill

The Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture (RMDC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, …

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Organisations

The Online Centre for Religious Studies

Luke Burns

The Online Centre for Religious Studies (OCRS) is dedicated to promoting and facilitating the …

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Conferences

The Phenomenology of Religion as Philosophical Anthropology

A conference to challenge critiques of phenomenology as an approach to studying religion, jointly …

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Websites

Organisations

The Pluralism Project

A research-based initiative from Harvard University that examines religious diversity and interfaith …

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Research Projects

The Religion and State Project

The Religion and State (RAS) project is a university-based project located at Bar Ilan University in …

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Organisations

The Shiloh Project

The Shiloh Project supports research into the phenomenon of rape culture and its complex …

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Books

The Study of Religion: An Introduction to Key Ideas and Methods

George D. Chryssides and Ron Greaves (2007)

Published by Bloomsbury

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Books

The Varieties of Religious Experience

William James (1902)

Published by Penguin Classics

Published at the beginning of the twentieth century, The Varieties of Religious Experience is a …

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Perspectives

The World Religions Paradigm

When the category of religion is used to describe 'world religions', it is often in a way that turns …

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Research Projects

Transmission of Religion across Generations

A research project at the University of Ottawa looking into how religion is (and is not) passed on …

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Questions

What is religious literacy?

Religious literacy is a term that has become more popular in recent years, but what exactly do we …

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Questions

What is religious studies?

Religious studies is the academic study of religion - but what does that really mean?

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Questions

Who creates religion?

The modern study of religion, beginning in the 19th Century, has been traditionally driven by male …

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Online Courses

Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity

Published by The Open University

A free online course from the Open University, exploring the importance of religious literacy.

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