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  • Religion and Humour: An Introduction

    Religion and Humour by Feltmate, David;

    An Introduction

    Series: Engaging with Religion;

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    Product details:

    • Edition number 1
    • Publisher Routledge
    • Date of Publication 8 May 2024

    • ISBN 9781032125565
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages116 pages
    • Size 246x174 mm
    • Weight 220 g
    • Language English
    • Illustrations 3 Illustrations, black & white; 1 Halftones, black & white; 2 Line drawings, black & white; 4 Tables, black & white
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    Short description:

    This book is the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, exploring their intersection through evaluating existing scholarship and methodologies within the field, arguing for a culturally critical approach to the study.

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    Long 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.



    "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


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    Table of Contents:

    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 

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