The Study of Religions in Sweden : Past, Present and Future

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. The impact of Swedish scholarship internationally is analysed for the first time.

Author: Henrik Bogdan, Göran Larsson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Publication Date: Apr 04, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 1350413283

ISBN-13: 9781350413283