The study of religion(s) in Western Europe III: Further developments after World War II

Abstract

This essay discusses main features and developments of the study of religion(s) in Western Europe. It attempts a historical, geographical, and thematic synthesis. Part III outlines post-World War II developments with regard to journals, textbooks, and survey works. It looks at national figureheads, disciplinary boundaries and the changing fortunes of the phenomenology of religion. The series concludes by addressing selected key areas of scholarly work and current issues and concerns.

Keywords:

• History of the study of religion
• Phenomenology of religion
• Religion and public education
• Religion in Europe

Notes

Part I of the present series was published in issue 37/4, pp. 204–318 of this journal (Stausberg, 2007), part II was published in issue 38/4, pp. 305–318 (Stausberg, 2008a). The series was accepted by the previous editors of the journal.

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