Religion in 50 Words
Book • 2021
Religion in 50 Words is a compact guide that introduces foundational concepts and debates in religious studies through fifty brief, focused chapters.
Co-authored by Aaron W. Hughes and Russell T. McCutcheon, the book addresses terms like experience, description, authority, and definition, situating each within the field's intellectual history and methodological conversations.
Its bite-sized chapters are designed to be accessible to newcomers while still provoking critical reflection for more advanced readers.
The book is often used in teaching contexts as a primer for theory and method seminars.
By distilling complex ideas into short essays, it encourages readers to engage with the interpretive stakes behind common scholarly vocabulary.
Co-authored by Aaron W. Hughes and Russell T. McCutcheon, the book addresses terms like experience, description, authority, and definition, situating each within the field's intellectual history and methodological conversations.
Its bite-sized chapters are designed to be accessible to newcomers while still provoking critical reflection for more advanced readers.
The book is often used in teaching contexts as a primer for theory and method seminars.
By distilling complex ideas into short essays, it encourages readers to engage with the interpretive stakes behind common scholarly vocabulary.
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