The Future of Religious Studies in India
This book looks at how religious studies is framed and taught in India. It addresses the contradiction between the country's vibrant religious life and the dearth of comparative and social scientific religious studies programs across Indian universities.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Milton
Taylor & Francis Group
2020
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Further subjects: | B
Electronic books
B Religion-Study and teaching (Higher)-India |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9781138501768 |
| Summary: | This book looks at how religious studies is framed and taught in India. It addresses the contradiction between the country's vibrant religious life and the dearth of comparative and social scientific religious studies programs across Indian universities. Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Introduction -- Part I: Religion, Spirituality, and Religious Studies -- 1 On our Understanding of Religion -- 2 Religious Studies -- References to Part I -- Part II: India and the Study of Religion -- 3 The Birth of India and the Study of Religion -- 4 Social Science and the Study of Religion -- 5 Post-Secular India -- References to Part II -- Part III: A Way Forward for Religious Studies in India -- 6 Different Models for the Development of Religious Studies in India -- References to Part III -- Index. |
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| ISBN: | 1000260429 |