Everyday religion as orientation and transformation: a challenge to theology

The present article is meant as a challenge to theology, based on a specific theoretical approach to religion. It argues, first, that studies of everyday religion can benefit from a pragmatic approach that focuses on what religions are used for. From a theoretical perspective, religions provide symb...

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Main Author: Henriksen, Jan-Olav 1961- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Universitetsforlaget [2016]
In: Nordic journal of religion and society (NJRS)
Year: 2016, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 36-51
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Science of Religion / Theology / Religious practice / Orientation / Doctrine
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
NAA Systematic theology
Online Access: Volltext (doi)

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