Aim: This module aims to bring together a broad understanding of qualitative (and quantitative) methods of research taken from the social sciences and applied to the study of religion and culture.
Content: An introduction to the various approaches to the study of religion, giving the student insight into contemporary debates surrounding the issues of methodology in the context of religious and cultural studies, including digital religion.
Learners will be able to gain an understanding of:
· concept development, e.g. nature and definition of research in religion, and culture, as well as a variety of research approaches used within the study of religion;
· understanding the difference between research methodologies and research methods;
· the systematic study of research methodological approaches, aspects of the research process, especially qualitative research;
Students will actively engage in 3 areas of research: (i) Texts and archival materials (ii) Digital research and (iii) Fieldwork, which will enable students to apply the above skills.- Teacher: Cherry Muslim
