The Study of Religion in Sweden

Past, Present and Future

Henrik Bogdan editor Göran Larsson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:4th Apr '24

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Examines the historical development of the study of religions in Sweden, as well as the impact of Swedish scholarship internationally.

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the study of religions in Sweden, from the early twentieth century to the present and shows how the intersection of national and social forces shape the study of religion in specific countries and contexts. It traces the establishment of the study of religions as an integrated part of Higher Education in Sweden and it critically examines the development of the most significant disciplines, themes and questions that form Religious Studies in Sweden. Demonstrating the interconnection between nationality and the formation of the academic study of religion, the book explores how Sweden is often described as the most secularised country in the world, yet the study of religions in Sweden has a long, rich, and diverse history. The book emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the study of religions, and bring together the voices of 30 scholars.

‘This volume showcases how the study of religion is not universal, but often dependent upon a host of national, political and social concerns about the place and role of religion in specific countries. I hope this excellent collection will inspire others to reflect and write on the study of religion in other national contexts.’ * Aaron W. Hughes, University of Rochester, USA and author of From Seminary to University: An Institutional History of the Study of Religion in Canada. *

ISBN: 9781350413283

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296 pages