Sharing with the public at large? Yes! But a risky business

Possible roles, if any, of scholars of religion regarding promotion of public knowledge and understanding of religion

verfasst von

Tim Jensen

Abstract

Based on decades of experience as a scholar who has engaged with the public through media interviews and writings in popular outlets, this article reflects on the possible roles of and methodological challenges for the scholar of religion offering his/her expertise to the broader public. The author encourages colleagues to “go public” but also warns them: it is a risky business.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Institut für Religionswissenschaft

Externe Organisation(en)

University of Southern Denmark
International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences (CIPSH)
International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR)

Typ

Artikel

Journal

Studies in Religion-Sciences Religieuses

Anzahl der Seiten

8

ISSN

0008-4298

Publikationsdatum

10.03.2024

Publikationsstatus

Elektronisch veröffentlicht (E-Pub)

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Religionswissenschaft

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1177/00084298241229695 (Zugang: Geschlossen)