Welcome to our blog. \u2018Contemporary Religion in Historical Perspective\u2019 is the broad research theme of the Religious Studies department at The Open University.<\/p>\n
As a department we seek to apply a range of approaches and methods to a wide array of religious and other-than-religious phenomena. We are interested in contemporary religion, and its interactions with culture, society and politics. However, we are also fascinated by issues of continuity and change, and seek to inform our study and understanding of religion with historical perspective. Last year we ran an international conference on this theme, and this blog will encourage further reflection on the various themes and issues explored.<\/p>\n
Contributors to this blog will include department members, Associate Lecturers from the Open University\u2019s regions and nations, and our various Ph.D students. We\u2019ll talk about ourselves and our work and interests, we\u2019ll comment or contribute to news-worthy discussions, and we\u2019ll celebrate developments in the study of religions.<\/p>\n
Dr Graham Harvey (Head of Department) and Dr John Maiden (Director of Teaching)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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