Tips for Teaching. Name It and Disclaim It
A Tool for Better Discussion in Religious Studies
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.37113Keywords:
fallacy, medical materialism, religious studiesAbstract
This article proposes a strategy of creating labels for problematic ways doing analysis in religious studies classes. By identifying patterns of weak analysis and naming them, faculty can give students the ability to talk about analysis and become more critical in their approach to religious studies.
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Published
2019-04-08
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How to Cite
Laycock, J., & Mikles, N. (2019). Tips for Teaching. Name It and Disclaim It: A Tool for Better Discussion in Religious Studies. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 47(3-4), 18-21. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.37113
