Nye, M. (1999) Religion is religioning? Anthropology and the cultural study of religion. Scottish Journal of Religious Studies, 20(2), pp. 193-234.
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Abstract
Scholars who identify themselves as anthropologists of religion attempt to work across the disciplinary divisions between religion and social/cultural anthro-pology, to varying degrees of success. In this paper I review some contemporary perspectives on how anthropology of religion has been developed, placing particular emphasis on the shift from religion-as-belief to religion-as-embodied-practice. However, an approach which considers religion as practice may need to rethink the religion-concept itself, and I suggest that anthropologists should begin to think of 'religioning‘ rather than 'religion‘, as a means of reconceptualising this shift. In conclusion I explore alternative tropes for such a discourse on religioning, looking at the play and work of religious practice.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Nye, Dr Malory |
Authors: | Nye, M. |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology |
College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Theology and Religious Studies |
Journal Name: | Scottish Journal of Religious Studies |
ISSN: | 0143-8301 |
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