Changing the Scientific Study of Religion: Beyond Freud?

by Jacob A. v. van Belzen

Author	: Jacob A. v. van Belzen
Publisher	: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages	: 313
Release	: 2009-06-18
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 9048125405

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The psychoanalytic approach to religion has changed radically during the course of the twentieth century. In both clinical and theoretical work in psychoanalysis, developments have taken place that frequently are not noted by persons who assume that all that can be said has been said by Freud. The study of religious phenomena, persons, events and traditions has always been a substantial part of applied psychoanalysis and here also major developments have taken place. It is no exaggeration to state that the scientific study of religion has been revolutionized by the integration of psychological perspectives, including the field of psychoanalysis. This volume differs from other recent publications on the topic of psychoanalysis and religion in drawing upon the entire field of psychoanalytic involvement with religion. It is interdisciplinary in approach and unlike other books on the topic brings together an exceptional combination of theoretical, empirical and clinical studies. No other book provides integrated examples of all three types of work.

Secular Surge

by David E. Campbell

Author	: David E. Campbell
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 269
Release	: 2020-12-03
Genre	: Political Science
ISBN	: 1108918344

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American society is rapidly secularizing–a radical departure from its historically high level of religiosity–and politics is a big part of the reason. Just as, forty years ago, the Religious Right arose as a new political movement, today secularism is gaining traction as a distinct and politically energized identity. This book examines the political causes and political consequences of this secular surge, drawing on a wealth of original data. The authors show that secular identity is in part a reaction to the Religious Right. However, while the political impact of secularism is profound, there may not yet be a Secular Left to counterbalance the Religious Right. Secularism has introduced new tensions within the Democratic Party while adding oxygen to political polarization between Democrats and Republicans. Still there may be opportunities to reach common ground if politicians seek to forge coalitions that encompass both secular and religious Americans.

Religion and Nationalism in Global Perspective

by J. Christopher Soper

Author	: J. Christopher Soper
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 287
Release	: 2018-10-11
Genre	: Political Science
ISBN	: 1107189438

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Offers a new framework for understanding how religion and nationalism interact across diverse countries and religious traditions.

The Scientific Study of Religion

by John Milton Yinger

Author	: John Milton Yinger
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 593
Release	: 1973
Genre	:
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Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

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Total Pages	: 628
Release	: 2004
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	:

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Official journal of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. JSSR was founded in 1949 by students of religion and of social science in order to stimulate and communicate significant scientific research on religious institutions and experience.

Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 13

by Ralph L. Piedmont

Author	: Ralph L. Piedmont
Publisher	: BRILL
Total Pages	: 276
Release	: 2021-11-15
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 9004496343

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Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion (RSSSR) publishes reports of innovative studies that pertain empirically or theoretically to the scientific study of religion, including spirituality, regardless of their academic discipline or professional orientation. It is academically eclectic, not restricted to any one particular theoretical orientation or research method. Most of our articles report the findings of quantitative or qualitative investigations, but some deal with methodology, theory, or applications of social science studies in the field of religion.

Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 11

by Joanne Marie Greer

Author	: Joanne Marie Greer
Publisher	: BRILL
Total Pages	: 270
Release	: 2021-11-22
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 9004493271

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The purpose of this book is to provide an outlet for original research articles examining the role and value of religious and spiritual constructs across the social sciences. The aim of the series is to include an international and interfaith voice to this research dialogue. An effort is made to be interdisciplinary and academically eclectic. The articles in each volume represent a wide array of perspectives and research projects. Most of the articles report the findings of quantitative or qualitative investigations, but some deal with methodology, theory, or applications of social science studies in the field of religion, and some are applied, demonstrating the relevance of the social sciences to religious organizations and their clergy. The value of the volume is that it gives to researchers in this area a broad perspective on the issues and methods of religious research across a spectrum of academic disciplines. The aim of the book is to stimulate a creative, integrative dialogue that will enhance interdisciplinary research.

Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 25

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Publisher	: BRILL
Total Pages	: 286
Release	: 2014-06-05
Genre	: Philosophy
ISBN	: 9004272380

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The 25th volume of Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion continues to provide readers with an interdisciplinary assortment of high quality research studies aimed at capturing salient, contemporary trends in the field. The current volume presents a special section examining the role of spiritual and religious themes in sexuality research. Engaging analyses evaluate homonegativity and how religious advocacy influences perceptions of gay and lesbian individuals across different cultures. Also included are papers on the development of sexual identities among religious committed individuals. These papers help to connect concepts too frequently considered unrelated. The regular articles provide similarly stimulating evaluations of timely topics such as religious coping, gratitude, and the role of personality in describing religious experiences. The contributors are: John K. Anarfi, Alexandra M. Anderson, Ana Luiza Vilela Borges, Gina M. Brelsford, Marian Burchardt, Zhuo Chen, Leslie J. Francis , Megan E. Fulmer, Luke Gahan, Shiva Geranmayepour, Nima Ghorbani, Angela A. Gyasi-Gyamerah, Marissa A. Harrison, Lynne Hillier, Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga, Tiffany Jones, Elizabeth A. Maynard, Eduardo Ocampo, Sarah-Jane Page, Priscilla Evelyn Penteado, Alexandria Heysquierdo Posada, Mandy Robbins, Juliana Reale Caçapava Rodolpho, Michael W. Ross, P. J. Watson, Xu Xu, George Yancey, Andrew Kam-Tuck Yip.

Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 21

by Ralph L. Piedmont

Author	: Ralph L. Piedmont
Publisher	: BRILL
Total Pages	: 259
Release	: 2010-07-12
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 9004216464

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Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion publishes empirical and theoretical studies of religion from a wide range of disciplines and from all parts of the globe. This volume includes a special section on spirituality and hope that brings together theoreticists and practitioners who present original research on this important and neglected topic. Alongside this section are papers presenting studies on subjects such as civic participation, suffering with God, and spirituality. Together these papers represent important contributions that advance theory and evidence in a number of different fields of contemporary relevance to the study of religion. Contributors to the present volume include: Ahmed M. Abdel-Khalek, Gina Brelsford, Sarah A. Chickering, Joanne Dickson, Leslie J. Francis, Kenneth H. Hamilton, Russell McCann, Joyce O. Murphy, Michelle J. Scallon, Anthony Scioli, Patrick Shade, Christopher Sink, Jen Unwin, Andrew Village, Marcia Webb and Paul Wink.