Linda Woodhead
Encyclopedia
Professor Linda Woodhead is Professor in the sociology of religion
in the Department of Politics, Philosophy & Religion at Lancaster University
. She read theology
and religious studies
(B.A.) at Cambridge University, receiving a Double First. She also holds an M.A. and a doctorate in divinity.
Her books include Christianity: a very short introduction (ISBN 9780192803221) and The Spiritual Revolution (ISBN 9781405119597)(co-written with Paul Heelas
)
Sociology of religion
The sociology of religion concerns the role of religion in society: practices, historical backgrounds, developments and universal themes. There is particular emphasis on the recurring role of religion in all societies and throughout recorded history...
in the Department of Politics, Philosophy & Religion at Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster University, officially The University of Lancaster, is a leading research-intensive British university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established by Royal Charter in 1964 and initially based in St Leonard's Gate until moving to a purpose-built 300 acre campus at...
. She read theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and religious studies
Religious studies
Religious studies is the academic field of multi-disciplinary, secular study of religious beliefs, behaviors, and institutions. It describes, compares, interprets, and explains religion, emphasizing systematic, historically based, and cross-cultural perspectives.While theology attempts to...
(B.A.) at Cambridge University, receiving a Double First. She also holds an M.A. and a doctorate in divinity.
Her books include Christianity: a very short introduction (ISBN 9780192803221) and The Spiritual Revolution (ISBN 9781405119597)(co-written with Paul Heelas
Paul Heelas
Paul Lauchlan Faux Heelas was Professor in Religion and Modernity in the Department of Religious Studies at The University of Lancaster until June 2010....
)