Religion and Humour
An Introduction
1st Edition
Published on 8. May 2024
116 pages
978-1-040-01195-9 (ISBN)
Description
This timely and lively introduction to exploring the intersection of religion and humour evaluates existing scholarship and methodologies within the field, arguing for a culturally critical approach to the study.
Hinged on a qualitative sociological framework, this book asks questions about the construction, presentation, and purpose of humour in religious contexts. It is broken down by theoretical approach, with chapters covering:
a "comparative religions" approach;
a theological approach;
how social sciences offer us useful tools for research; and
a review of existing theoretical models.
As the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, this engaging book is essential reading for students approaching the topic for the first time, and for anyone with an interest in related fields such as religion and popular culture and humour studies.
Hinged on a qualitative sociological framework, this book asks questions about the construction, presentation, and purpose of humour in religious contexts. It is broken down by theoretical approach, with chapters covering:
a "comparative religions" approach;
a theological approach;
how social sciences offer us useful tools for research; and
a review of existing theoretical models.
As the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, this engaging book is essential reading for students approaching the topic for the first time, and for anyone with an interest in related fields such as religion and popular culture and humour studies.
Reviews / Votes
"David Feltmate undertakes pioneering work to establish the study of religion and humour 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 humour 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, Canada
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
4 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-040-01195-9 (9781040011959)
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Person
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).
Content
1. Comparative Religion Approaches to Religion and Humour 2. Theological Approaches in Theorizing Religion and Humour 3. Learning from Other Disciplines 4. Current Theoretical Models
