Gustav Mensching and Practical Religious Studies

Udo Tworuschka

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Pages:: 157–174

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.30965/9783657796601_009

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Despite its older roots, the first approaches towards a practical understanding of Religious Studies began to emerge at the beginning of the twentieth century. One of the most important pioneers of this discipline, the former University of Bonn-based comparative religion scholar Gustav Mensching (1901–1978), is introduced in this chapter. Mensching anticipated ideas of the French sociologist and social philosopher Pierre Bourdieu (1930–2002): His advocacy of independent scholarship combined with his commitment for ‘intrinsic tolerance’ in the face of theologies, which were overpowering in his day, is presented, as is his commitment to the Protestant Bund für Freies Christentum. Mensching’s Religious Studies project, which shares the basic insights of his teacher Rudolf Otto (1869–1937), is particularly evident in his early academic activities. This is where the beginnings of the approach of tolerance between religions, which he effectively advocated decades later, can be found. His commitment to the founding of the World University is also evident.

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Taking Seriously, Not Taking Sides

Challenges and Perspectives in the Study of Religions

Series: Religion and Transformation in Contemporary European Society, Volume: 31

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Publisher:: Brill | Schöningh

Print Publication Date:: 09 Aug 2024

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- Theology and World Christianity
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Part I Debates and Issues in Religious Studies

Part II Dimensions of Ritual

Part III Philosophy of Religion and Aesthetics

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