Introducing World Religions and Cultures
Forging Ploughshares
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Formation of Class and the Study of Religion
The speakers discuss the formation of their class and how it differs from a typical undergraduate course. They explore the question of what religion is and how it can be studied, referencing Mertia Eliade's concept of religious experience as a unique phenomenon. The chapter highlights the need to establish religion as a distinct area of study and the challenges faced in understanding it in modern universities.
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