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

authored by

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.

Organisation(s)

Institute for the Study of Religion

External Organisation(s)

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

Type

Article

Journal

Studies in Religion-Sciences Religieuses

No. of pages

8

ISSN

0008-4298

Publication date

10.03.2024

Publication status

E-pub ahead of print

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Religious studies

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1177/00084298241229695 (Access: Closed)