Theology and religious studies in higher education
Book Description
This thoughtful collection addresses a fundamental question that shapes how we understand faith and spirituality in academic settings: how do theology and religious studies coexist and complement each other in modern universities?
Editor Darlene Bird brings together leading scholars from six countries to explore the often complex relationship between these two approaches to understanding the divine and human spiritual experience. While theology traditionally focuses on faith-based inquiry within specific religious traditions, religious studies takes a more comparative, analytical approach to examining belief systems across cultures.
The contributors tackle pressing questions that affect anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual understanding through academic study. They examine whether theological perspectives can enhance the study of world religions, how different methodological approaches might clash or harmonize, and what role biblical scholarship plays in bridging these disciplines.
For readers interested in spiritual growth, this volume offers valuable insights into how academic institutions approach the study of faith and religion. The international scope provides diverse perspectives on how different educational systems navigate the balance between devotional scholarship and objective religious inquiry.
Whether you are a student, educator, or simply someone curious about how spiritual wisdom is transmitted in higher education, this collection illuminates the ongoing conversation about the most effective ways to study and understand religious experience in our contemporary world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 195 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Teologi
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore Högskoleutbildning
- ✓ Explore Hochschule
- ✓ Explore Religion, study and teaching
- ✓ Explore Education, higher
- ✓ Explore Religionsundervisning
- ✓ Explore Theology, study and teaching
