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Overview"Teaching Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies offers an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies and takes up several significant ongoing questions related to it. This volume emerges from sustained conversations about the pedagogy of Undergraduate Research by a group of teacher-scholars in the discipline, and it seeks to extend those conversations. For those new to Undergraduate Research, this book provides an overview of fundamental issues and pedagogical questions and practical models for application in the classroom. For seasoned mentors, it acts as a dialogue partner on emerging issues and offers insight into pertinent questions in the field based on the experience of recognized experts. Individual chapters focus on select theoretical and practical topics including the nature of collaboration between faculty and students, what it means for undergraduate students to make an ""original contribution"" in their research, how to identify and shape a research project that is appropriate and manageable, the types of institutional and professional support systems needed to adequately support and reward faculty who participate in this kind of pedagogy, and procedures for adequate and appropriate assessment. Student perspectives highlight the importance of Undergraduate Research to student learning." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bernadette McNary-Zak (Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Rhodes College) , Rebecca Todd Peters (Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Elon University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 16.00cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780199732869ISBN 10: 0199732868 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 03 November 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsChapter One: Identifying and Setting Parameters Bernadette McNary-Zak and Rebecca Todd Peters Section One: Defining Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies Chapter Two: Contributing to the Discipline Rebecca Todd Peters and Bernadette McNary-Zak Chapter Three: Serving as Mentors and Collaborators Lynn Huber and John Lanci Chapter Four: Helping Undergraduates Think About Method Robin Rinehart Section Two: Modeling Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies Chapter Five: Exploring Archival Material Paul Myhre Chapter Six: Reading Religion and Culture Carolyn M. Jones Chapter Seven: Sending Students Into the Field Jeffrey M. Brackett Chapter Eight: Historically Speaking David Ratke Chapter Nine: Working with Texts Lynn Huber and Robin Rinehart Section Three: Improving Quality in Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies Chapter Ten: Training the Undergraduate Scholar Nadia Lahutsky Chapter Eleven: Promoting Institutional Support Mark Gstohl Chapter Twelve: Equipping a Student with Experience, Skills, and Self-Reliance Ann Marie Chilton Appendix: Sample Forms BibliographyReviews<br> This book argues well and gives good pedagogical advice for extended faculty-student collaboration in religious studies research just as it is carried on in the sciences. Drawing on the experience of faculty dedicated to undergraduate education, the book makes a compelling case that teaching does not have to compete with research. Student reflections and a concluding student essay in the book demonstrate the truth of the axiom that 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating. --Anthony J. Tambasco, Professor of Theology and Associate Dean of Graduate Liberal Studies, Georgetown University <br><p><br> Out of a Wabash Center-sponsored working group comes a very useful book that maps the terrain of research in religious studies for undergraduate scholars and their professors. From personal to institutional to relational concerns, the insights from these skilled teachers and their competent students provide a needed resource for reforming our classroom practices. This book engages the well edited and clearly written Michel Desjardins, Journal of the American Academy of Religion well edited and clearly written Michel Desjardins, Journal of the American Academy of Religion This is a rare and important find. ... a very useful, enjoyable collection of essays from experienced and imaginative contributors, which innovatively marks what Undergraduate Research contributes to students, supervisors, Religious Studies and the academy. Dawn Llewellyn, Theology examples make the work more engaging and certainly help the reader to imagine how the volume might be useful in one's own context. ... The book is well worth the read - both for teachers who supervise undergraduates and for the students themselves who are ready to be challenged to research, think, and write in new ways. Seth M. Ehorn, The Expository Times Author InformationBernadette McNary-Zak is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College. Rebecca Todd Peters is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Elon University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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