New Approaches to the Scientific Study of Religion

This book offers theologians, philosophers, and neuroscientists accessible and engaging material for navigating the complex field of the neuroscience of religion. It addresses the challenge of how scholars in the humanities can meaningfully engage with research and data from the hard sciences, demonstrating how neuroscience both influences and is influenced by philosophical and theological inquiry. With contributions from experts in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, theology, and philosophy, this collection provides a valuable starting point for exploring how empirical research can inform and enrich the study of religious experience and belief. Essential reading for scholars of religious studies, philosophy, theology, and neuroscience—especially those eager to broaden their horizons of investigation.