The dissolution of the history of religions: Contemporary challenges of a humanities discipline in Sweden

The discipline of History of religions has changed in Sweden over the latest decades. Its traditional connection to text and language has weakened and its emphasis shifted towards social and contemporary aspects of religion. In this article the societal trends and the reforms in Swedish university p...

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Main Author: Thurfjell, David 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2015]
In: Temenos
Year: 2015, Volume: 51, Issue: 2, Pages: 161-175
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Swedes / History of religion studies (Subject) / Dissolution
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia
Further subjects:B History of religion
B New Public Management
B Knowledge contract
B Religionsvetenskap
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