Religious studies: meaning, definitions and examples

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religious studies

 

[ rɪˈlɪʤəs ˈstʌdiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic discipline

Religious studies is an academic field that explores different religions, their beliefs, practices, and cultural impact.

Synonyms

divinity, religious education, theology

Examples of usage

  • Her major is religious studies, focusing on Eastern religions.
  • The university offers a wide range of courses in religious studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "religious studies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estudos religiosos

🇮🇳 धर्म अध्ययन

🇩🇪 Religionswissenschaften

🇮🇩 studi agama

🇺🇦 релігієзнавство

🇵🇱 studia religijne

🇯🇵 宗教学 (しゅうきょうがく)

🇫🇷 études religieuses

🇪🇸 estudios religiosos

🇹🇷 dinî araştırmalar

🇰🇷 종교학 (종교 연구)

🇸🇦 دراسات دينية

🇨🇿 religionistika

🇸🇰 náboženské štúdie

🇨🇳 宗教研究 (zōngjiào yánjiū)

🇸🇮 verske študije

🇮🇸 trúarfræði

🇰🇿 дінтану

🇬🇪 რელიგიური სწავლება

🇦🇿 dinşünaslıq

🇲🇽 estudios religiosos

Etymology

The academic field of religious studies emerged in the 19th century in Western universities, influenced by the Enlightenment emphasis on rationality and objectivity. It aims to understand different religious traditions from a scholarly perspective, analyzing their texts, beliefs, rituals, and social contexts.