Religion and Humour

ISBN-13: 9781032125565 / Miękka / 2024 / 160 str.

David Feltmate

Opis

This book is the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, exploring their intersection through evaluating existing scholarship and methodologies within the field, arguing for a culturally critical approach to the study.

Recenzje

"David Feltmate undertakes pioneering work to establish the study of religion and humor within the field of religious studies. In a day when the enjoyment of memes has become a daily practice among social media users, Feltmate’s critical reflection on humor as a lens on religion is welcome indeed. "

David Morgan, Duke University, USA.

"Having taught undergraduate courses in religion and humour for almost a decade, I wish this book had been available for students before now. Feltmate’s contemporary focus and comprehensive approach is especially welcome. I have learned much from him, not only about religion and humour, but also about scholarship and teaching."

Philippa A. Carter, McMaster University, USA.

Spis treści

Introduction  Chapter 1. Comparative Religion Approaches to Religion and Humour  Chapter 2. Theological Approaches in Theorizing Religion and Humour  Chapter 3. Learning from Other Disciplines  Chapter 4. Current Theoretical Models  A Concluding Invitation  Appendix: The Religion and Humour Comprehensive Exam Reading List  References  Index

O autorze

David Feltmate is Professor of Sociology at Auburn University at Montgomery. He is a co-editor of the Journal of Religion and Popular Culture and the author of Drawn to the Gods: Religion and Humor in The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy (2017).