— Montaigne, Essais, quoted in Michel Foucault’s The Order of Things
What We Mean by “Religious Studies”
At certain times of the year, scholars of religion in the U.S. are often asked certain questions by the members of the local media, such as
- What are the origins of Halloween?
- What are the origins of Easter?
- What are the origins of Christmas?
- What are the differences between the traditional BC/AD and the more recent BCE/CE dating systems?
Religious Studies Links
- Academic Info – Religion
- Cumberland Pencil Museum
- Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
- Religious Studies Electronic Journals
- University of Florida Religious Studies Links
- Why Study Religion?