Drawing on recent developments in the comparative study of religion, this book explores the trends of the past sixty years from a global perspective. Each of the ten chapters covers the study of religion in a different region of the world, from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Far East. Topics covered include:
- local background to the study of religions
- formation of religious studies in the region
- important thinkers and writings
- institutions
- interregional diversity and interregional connections
- emerging issues.
This book is a major contribution to the field of religious studies and a valuable reference for scholars, researchers and graduate students.