Discussion 4 | Research of Religion Methodologies

39365REVIEW
Often students wonder about the relevance of this class to religion and spirituality. The following are resources on how qualitative and quantitative methodologies can be used to study religion/spirituality. They also provide good examples of applying methodological principles, which can be helpful to your Part 3 assignment. Choose a qualitative or quantitative set of resources to review depending on which approach you plan to apply in your work.

Qualitative

What Methodologies Can I Use to Study Religious Groups? (opens in new window)
Studying Faith: Qualitative Methodologies for Studying Religious Communities (opens in new window)
Methodological Issues and Challenges in the Study of American Youth and Religion (opens in new window) (this provides an excellent comparison of qual and quant as well)
Quantitative

Researching Religion Using Quantitative Methods (opens in new window)
Methodological Issues and Challenges in the Study of American Youth and Religion (opens in new window) (this provides an excellent comparison of qual and quant as well)
RESPOND
Based on these readings of qualitative methods or quantitative applied to the research of religion, did any used methods surprise you?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative or quantitative methods inappropriately respecting and capturing multicultural diversity within religion/spirituality?
Requirements

Initial posts: Minimum 150-200 words
1-2 APA formatted sources
DISCUSS
Post substantive responses to your colleagues. Add to the conversation by developing points raised by your colleagues regarding pertinent scholarly and scriptural perspectives.

Requirements

Response to peers: Minimum 100-150 words
Respond to more than the minimum of two peers (see discussion rubrics in the syllabus for details)
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