Discourse Research and Religion

The discursive study of religion is a growing field that attracts increasing numbers of students and researchers from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This volume is the first systematic presentation of the research into religion and discourse. Written by experts from various disciplines, each chapter offers an integrative overview of theory, method, and contextual studies by focusing on a specific approach, interdisciplinary relationship, controversy, or theme in the field. Taking the discursive dimension in the production of knowledge seriously, the book also provides a critical analysis of academic practice and explores new forms of scholarly communication, including open peer-review. The collected volume will appeal to scholars and postgraduate students across a variety of disciplines, including religious studies, history of religion, sociology of religion, discourse studies, cultural studies, and area studies.

Auteur

Jay Johnston, Universität Sydney, Australien und Kocku von Stuckrad, Universität Groningen, Niederlande.

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The discursive study of religion is attracting increasing numbers of students and researchers from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This volume offers an up-to-date overview of the field. Written by experts in various disciplines, the volume not only discusses the major topics in the discursive study of religion; it also provides a fresh look at the generation of knowledge about 'religion' in academia and society today.