The Routledge handbook of research methods in spirituality and contemplative studies

This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of research methods in spirituality and contemplative studies, organized into 33 chapters across seven parts covering foundations, approaches, and applications. It brings together diverse perspectives from sociology, theology, religious studies, philosophy, medicine, and psychology, offering guidance for studying spiritual and contemplative practices. The work serves as a resource for scholars and practitioners seeking methodological frameworks for investigating these topics.

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This edited volume is a distinctive contribution to the literature on research methods and on spirituality and contemplative studies. There are 33 chapters divided into seven parts – foundations, a...