New Books in Sociology

From the Indian Goddess to Icelandic Spirits

Oct 19, 2023
In this podcast, Corinne Dempsey discusses her research on religion, including the Indian Goddess in New York and Icelandic Spirit Work. They explore topics such as female icons in India, communication with the dead, Icelandic mediums, psychic abilities, and patterns of human experience. The speaker also reflects on teaching religious studies to a diverse group of students and their current project on the experiences of older people and religion.
Ask episode
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Unplanned but Fulfilling: A Journey into the Study of Religion
03:06 • 16min
3
Exploring Icelandic Mediums and Comparing Their Abilities
19:31 • 4min
4
Experiences of Individuals with Psychic Abilities and Their Roles in Healing
23:56 • 4min
5
The Enterprise of Comparison and Patterns of Human Experience
28:23 • 8min
6
Teaching Religious Studies to a Diverse Group of Students
35:55 • 22min
7
Concluding Thoughts and Call for Listener Input on Experiences of Older People and Religion
58:19 • 2min