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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Auteur principal: Cavallin, Clemens (Auteur)
Collaborateurs: Sander, Åke (Collaborateur) ; Sitharaman, Sudha (Collaborateur)
Type de support: Électronique Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Milton Taylor & Francis Group 2020
Dans:Année: 2020
Sujets non-standardisés:B Electronic books
B Religion-Study and teaching (Higher)-India
Accès en ligne: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Édition parallèle:Erscheint auch als: 9781138501768
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Résumé: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