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Strategies in the Study of Religions. Volume 1, Exploring Methods and Positions.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Religion and Reason : Theory in the Study of Religion ; 51Publisher: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2013]Copyright date: ©2013Description: 1 online resource (324 p.)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781614512493
  • 9781614511892
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 200.71
LOC classification:
  • BL41 .P94 2013eb
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  • online - DeGruyter
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in print.
Contents:
Frontmatter -- Preface -- Editorial Note -- Contents -- General Introduction -- Part One: Methodological Strategies -- Part Two: East Asian Starting Points -- Part Three: Structures and Strategies -- Author’s Publications Cited in the Present Work -- Consolidated Index to Volumes I and II
Summary: These two volumes present Pye’s methodological, theoretical, and field-based interests in the study of religions. Pye understands the study of religions to be an international enterprise with roots in both European and East Asian culture. This relates to his active role in the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), as a former General Secretary and President. The work is presented in seven sections, which could be used in teaching assignments. The first volume begins with a lively introduction on “Methodological Strategies,” followed by “East Asian Starting Points,” a radical attempt to overcome Eurocentrism, and “Structures and Strategies,” which tackles globally significant institutional and ideological questions. The second volume presents selected strands in the study of religions. “Comparing and Contrasting” is followed by “Tradition and Innovation,” including reference to specific new religions. “Transplantation and Syncretism” is a definitive package on syncretism and includes new materials from South-East Asia. Finally, “Contextual Questions” explores wider themes of identity, plurality, dialogue of religions, religious education, and peace. These show how relevant the study of religions can be –when it is distinctly and responsibly defined.
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Frontmatter -- Preface -- Editorial Note -- Contents -- General Introduction -- Part One: Methodological Strategies -- Part Two: East Asian Starting Points -- Part Three: Structures and Strategies -- Author’s Publications Cited in the Present Work -- Consolidated Index to Volumes I and II

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These two volumes present Pye’s methodological, theoretical, and field-based interests in the study of religions. Pye understands the study of religions to be an international enterprise with roots in both European and East Asian culture. This relates to his active role in the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), as a former General Secretary and President. The work is presented in seven sections, which could be used in teaching assignments. The first volume begins with a lively introduction on “Methodological Strategies,” followed by “East Asian Starting Points,” a radical attempt to overcome Eurocentrism, and “Structures and Strategies,” which tackles globally significant institutional and ideological questions. The second volume presents selected strands in the study of religions. “Comparing and Contrasting” is followed by “Tradition and Innovation,” including reference to specific new religions. “Transplantation and Syncretism” is a definitive package on syncretism and includes new materials from South-East Asia. Finally, “Contextual Questions” explores wider themes of identity, plurality, dialogue of religions, religious education, and peace. These show how relevant the study of religions can be –when it is distinctly and responsibly defined.

Issued also in print.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

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