The cognitive science of religion: a methodological introduction to key empirical studies

This title introduces students to key empirical studies conducted over the past 25 years in the cognitive science of religion.

In these studies, cognitive scientists of religion have applied the theories, findings and research tools of the cognitive sciences to understanding religious thought, behaviour and social dynamics.

Each chapter is written by a leading international scholar, and summarizes in non-technical language the original empirical study conducted by the scholar.