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July 3, 2025
Engaging with Living Religion: A Guide to Fieldwork in the Study of Religion
- Author
- Grett, Stephen E.; and Scholefield Lynne
- Publisher
- Routledge, New York, NY
- ISBN
- 9780415534482
- Table of Contents
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ch. 1 Why Study Religion Off Campus?
ch. 2 Ways of Studying Religion Off Campus
ch. 3 Where to Study Religion Off Campus
ch. 4 Individual Fieldwork
ch. 5 Group Fieldwork
ch. 6 Virtual Fieldwork
ch. 7 Developing Fieldwork
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Abstract: Understanding living religion requires students to experience everyday religious practice in diverse environments and communities. This guide provides the ideal introduction to fieldwork and the study of religion outside the lecture theatre. Covering theoretical and practical dimensions of research, the book helps students learn to ‘read’ religious sites and communities, and to develop their understanding of planning, interaction, observation, participation and interviews. Students are encouraged to explore their own expectations and sensitivities, and to develop a good understanding of ethical issues, group-learning and individual research. The chapters contain student testimonies, examples of student work and student-led questions. (From the Publisher)
Abstract: Understanding living religion requires students to experience everyday religious practice in diverse environments and communities. This guide provides the ideal introduction to fieldwork and the study of religion outside the lecture theatre. Covering theoretical and practical dimensions of research, the book helps students learn to ‘read’ religious sites and communities, and to develop their understanding of planning, interaction, observation, participation and interviews. Students are encouraged to explore their own expectations and sensitivities, and to develop a good understanding of ethical issues, group-learning and individual research. The chapters contain student testimonies, examples of student work and student-led questions. (From the Publisher)