Methods for Exploring Religion
When social scientists study religion they use many different research methods, from ethnographic data on a single congregation to comparative data on virtually all nations. They also study religion at many different levels, from the beliefs and behaviors of individuals to the activities and influence of religious cultures, organizations, and movements. This activity will introduce a few of the research methods used for collecting data and a few of the ARDA’s tools that can be used for exploring the data.
Lesson plan description: The ARDA Lesson Plans integrate content from the ARDA and other sources into teachable units. The lessons are designed for courses in a wide range of disciplines, including history, political science, psychology, religious studies, and sociology. This assignment was created for the Association of Religion Data Archives.
