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What is religious studies?
What is religious studies?
Religious studies is an academic field devoted to research into religious beliefs, behaviors, and institutions, emphasizing systematic, historically based, and cross-cultural perspectives.
How does religious studies differ from theology?
How does religious studies differ from theology?
Religious studies takes a more scientific and objective approach, independent of any particular religious viewpoint, while theology attempts to understand the transcendent or supernatural according to traditional religious accounts.
What academic disciplines and methodologies does religious studies draw upon?
What academic disciplines and methodologies does religious studies draw upon?
Religious studies draws upon multiple academic disciplines and methodologies including anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and history of religion.
When and where did religious studies originate?
When and where did religious studies originate?
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Who were some early influential scholars in the field of religious studies?
Who were some early influential scholars in the field of religious studies?
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