Theory and Method in the Study of Buddhism: Toward ‘Translocative’ Analysis
Focusing on theory and method in the study of U.S. Buddhism, this article analyzes the subfield’s interpretive categories and theoretical assumptions during each of its four phases.
Thomas A. Tweed
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QUANTITATIVE AND/OR QUALITATIVE METHODS IN THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF RELIGION
. Qualitative research methods are essential to provide richness, but they are vulnerable to distortion of data by theory. The quantitative approach is necessary for the precision of hypothesis testing, but, by itself, this method is too critical to be ...
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TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPLICATION OF UNIVERSAL-CULTURAL CONCEPT OF EXISTENTIAL SEMIOTICS (REVIEW)
The article deals with the use of the author’s original concept of existentialdeep structure of cultural discourses constitute the categories of ultimate bases, such as Birth, Life, Death, and Immortality in their formulaic conjunction «affirmation of ...
Олександр Кирилюк
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Evaluating Giddens' Theory of Religion and Secularization Based on Islamic Fundamentals [PDF]
Giddens unlike classical sociologists and with attention to the emergence of contemporary religious movements, especially the Islamic fundamentalism, has rejected secularization of the religion in the modern world and with a reflexive interpretation, has
Abdulali Adeli
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Classification of Challenges and Solutions in Practical Theology: A Three-Level Approach (Meta-theoretical, Theoretical, and Practical) [PDF]
This study systematically classifies the challenges and solutions in practical theology within a three-level framework: meta-theoretical, theoretical, and practical.
Hosein Bagheri +2 more
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Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Poverty and Religion in Iran: A Comparative Study within the Country [PDF]
Introduction The relationship between religion and poverty has long captivated sociological researchers; yet the answers offered remain inconclusive and resist simple generalizations.
Mohammadreza Taleban
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The purpose of this paper is to make the children's stories of the Prophets in the Koran as a basic method of child education. The background of the lack of studies in children's education that makes the Koran as the basis for the development of ...
Muh Syamsuddin
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Descent - Interpretation Theory of Mulla Sadra; an Introduction to Religious Philosophy [PDF]
The relationship between religion and philosophy as knowledge systems and study of their interactions has always been an important issue in religious and philosophical thought that has a large influence in clarifying the meaning of religious philosophy ...
Zoheir Ansarian +2 more
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Spiritual and Religious Issues in the Aftermath of Suicide
Introduction: Spirituality and religion have only been marginally investigated in the experiences of the bereaved by suicide (or survivors of suicide). Aim: This article directly addresses two questions: In what way was spirituality or religion an issue ...
Dolores Angela Castelli Dransart
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The role of school principals in encouraging moderate attitudes toward religion amid increasing radicalism among students. This study examines school principals' leadership in implementing religious moderation at two Islamic Vocational Senior High ...
Ahmad Supriyadi +1 more
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