Religious Studies or Religious Education? A Personal Journey

Authors

• Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Keywords

religious studies, religious education, interdisciplinary scholarship

Abstract

Through a series of unexpected life turns, I completed two PhDs. Though I never had this as a life goal, I may be the only member of the LDS church who has a PhD in religious studies and another PhD in education. These are the two primary disciplines that contribute to what is called Religious Education.

What follows is a bit of an autobiography, highlighting what I’ve learned in my journey in religious studies, and using my personal experience to explain my perspective on the similarities and distinct differences between religious studies and religious education.

Original Publication Citation

Religious Studies or Religious Education? A Personal Journey. April 23, 2021.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Halverson, Taylor, "Religious Studies or Religious Education? A Personal Journey" (2021). Faculty Publications. 9888.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9888

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

2021

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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