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What is the Anthropology of Religion?

Anthropology and qualitative sociology bring a unique perspective to the study of religion that provides a window into the inner lives of people living in religious communities around the world. In this episode, we will cover the main insights provided by the anthropology of religion and survey its approach to studying the relationship between religious beliefs and institutions and the social, cultural, and environmental systems in which those beliefs and institutions exist. The host, Dr. Alexander K. Smith, holds an MA from Oxford University and a PhD in the anthropology of Tibet and the Himalayas from the University of Paris, France. Support us in building better social science pedagogy on the platform by becoming one of our patrons: patreon.com/armchairacademics Works cited: Bandank, Andreas (ed). 2021. "The Social Life of Prayer: Anthropological Engagement with Christian Practice". Routledge. Headley, Stephen C. 2018. "The Hidden Ear of God". Angelico Press. Lemons, J. Derrick. 2018. "Theologically Engaged Prayer". Oxford University Press. Luhrmann, T. M. 2012. "When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship with God". Knopf. Some introductory readings: Crapo, Richley. 2002. "Anthropology of Religion: The Unity and Diversity of Religion". McGraw-Hill. (This is a very approachable introductory text that focuses of theory and history rather than the 'case-driven' approach that you'll find in many other introductory texts. An excellent entry-point into the field.) Evans-Pritchard, E. E. 1937. "Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic Among the Azande". Oxford University Press. (Despite it's age, this is a classic -- and core text in the field -- that you will find referenced constantly in the anthropology of religion. A must read if you want to understand the intellectual history of the field.) Malefijt, Annemarie de Waal. 1989. "Religion and Culture: An Introduction to Anthropology of Religion". Waveland. (One of my introductions to to the field that, despite being a bit dated, holds up reasonably well. A good entry-point to the field.) Stein, Rebecca L. and Stein, Philip L. 2007. "The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft". Pearson. (Maybe the best textbook on the subject that is currently in circulation. As with most textbooks, it is a bit shallow, but is student-friendly and well-organized, which makes it a good tool for educators and people completely new to the field.) University Programs It's not uncommon for large anthropology departments to offer sub-specializations in the anthropology and/or sociology of religion. But there are a definitely a number of stand-out programs, a few of which I've worked with in the past and can wholeheartedly recommend. To begin with, the University of Chicago has a famous ASR (anthropology of sociology and religion) program that's well respected in the field. Despite the fact that the program is part of the Department of Theology and Religion, you'll find that they have a pronounced emphasis on fieldwork and, in my limited experience, they provide a pile of interdepartmental resources, which can often make it easier for graduate students to develop collaborations with area studies departments in related fields. https://divinity.uchicago.edu/academi... For anyone on the West Coast, there are great programs in the University of California system; however, if you're able to apply, I think that Stanford has a fantastic department. Unlike UChicago, Stanford's faculty is based in the Department of Anthropology, which often means a more pronounced focus on qualitative methodologies, which is something I personally appreciate. https://anthropology.stanford.edu/res... Along the same lines as Stanford, I can wholeheartedly recommend the University of Toronto's program, which has always seemed to be open to interdepartmental collaborations in fields like heritage and museum studies, media studies, and indigenous studies. That makes it a great choice for graduate research https://www.religion.utoronto.ca/grad.... For my European viewers, there are some fabulous programs in the UK in particular. It's hard to pick one standout; however, I'm particularly fond of the London School of Economics' faculty, which is currently one of the highest rated in the UK. It's well worth a look if you're based in Europe: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/gr... 0:00 Defining the anthropology of religion 0:33 Perspective and goals of research 1:47 The problem of defining religion 2:35 An example of modern anthropological research on religion 3:51 Recommendations and Conclusion