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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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Cavallin, Clemens (Author)
Outros Autores: Sander, Åke (Contributor) ; Sitharaman, Sudha (Contributor)
Tipo de documento: Recurso Electrónico Livro
Idioma:Inglês
Serviço de pedido Subito: Pedir agora.
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Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Publicado em: Milton Taylor & Francis Group 2020
Em:Ano: 2020
Outras palavras-chave:B Electronic books
B Religion-Study and teaching (Higher)-India
Acesso em linha: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781138501768
Descrição
Resumo: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