This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the
study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of
religion explaining the history of the methodology including ideas of key theorists and
discusses key issues in the field such as gender phenomenology and the insider outsider
discourse. Updated throughout additional material includes: -New chapter on colonialism and
post-colonialism -New chapter on insider outsider discourse -Coverage of 'cyber-religion' and
the internet as a research tool in religious studies Study and classroom features in each
chapter include: -Chapter outlines -Case studies -Boxed key concepts -Discussion questions
-Chapter bibliographies The text is illustrated throughout with 35 images and extra resources
can be found online including additional coverage of 'levels of religion'.
