The Secularization of Religious Ethnography and Narrative Competence in a Discourse of Faith

Goldstein, Diane E.

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“…Most scholars would agree that in recent years, there has been an increase in both spiritual activity and our interest in studying it (Coles, 1990;d'Aquili & Newberg, 1998;Fontinell, 1996;Goldstein, 1995;Hufford, 1995aHufford, , 1995bLong, 1999;Primiano, 1995;Rappaport, 1999;Sarason, 1993;Shorter, 1996;Shorto, 1999;Taylor, 1999;Wuthnow, 1998;. But even today, surrounded by postmodern calls for a restructuring of how we represent the experiences of the "Other," religion, when studied, is often thought of as a human projection in which God is explained away "as a web of man-made meaning" (Harris-Shapiro, 1992, p. 17).…”

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Inside Out: Narrative Autoethnography as a Path Toward Rapport

Berger

2001

Qualitative Inquiry

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This article addresses the connection of rapport and autoethnography. Focusing on her own ethnographic work, the author explores how including her own stories in her ethnographies complexifies the narratives told about the field and increases rapport between her and her participants. The author addresses the benefits and ethical implications of this method, using descriptions and examples not only from her work but from work others have done. The author's hope is to show not only how an autoethnographic method allows her to be more empathic toward those engaged in her study but also how sharing her stories with her field participants fosters their openness as well.

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Section: Narrative Autoethnography and Spiritualitymentioning

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Inside Out: Narrative Autoethnography as a Path Toward Rapport

Berger

2001

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“…Another problematic assumption of performance theory is a tendency to impose what we as folklore scholars consider interesting criteria in evaluating religious performances, without taking into consideration what the evaluative criteria of the performers themselves might be. This point is discussed extensively in Goldstein (1995) above, and so I won't belabor her argument here.…”

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“…For example, Diane Goldstein (1995) makes the case that folklorists fi*equently judge a religious performance by its verbal artistry and drama, but th at this often misses how the religious community itself understands the performance. Goldstein finds that folklorists secularize religious performances and focus our attention toward a communicative competence th a t stresses 'Torm rather than function, art rather than meaning, and structure rather than the beliefs which inform those structures" (1995:24).…”

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Coming to the edge of the circle: a Wiccan initiation ritual

Bado-Fralick

2006

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“…We dissect belief systems down to primitive thoughts and behavior that squirm on the pavement beneath us, siifficiently deformed to prevent any mistake that these might be like our own irrational thoughts. Goldstein (1995) writes that "Implicitly, and often through a kind of ethnographic sleight of hand, we secularize the study of religious groups, thus making them safe" (p. 25). Sufficiently sanitized of belief, religion looses its character and what gets published in the scholarly journal bears little resemblance to what the reUgious group thought they believed.…”

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Secrets of the self: the reconceptualization of gender-role identity in contemporary Latter-day Saint women

Moran

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Thank you to the members of my committee, Leslie Bloom, Karen Donaldson, Steve Heirostadt, and Rex Thomas for their academically adventurous spirits, keen insights, and support. Throughout my graduate program, there was not a single conference or professional meeting I attended without hearing horror stories of graduate students at other universities whose committee members refused to allow innovation in dissertation research or formats. I experienced none of that and consider myself fortunate to have worked with them. I am especially grateful to Leslie Bloom for her guidance and thoughtful reading of my work. Leslie is a true mentor and friend. If this research is good, it is largely due to Leslie. I am also grateful to my major professor Jackie Bloimt for her fine example of scholarship and dedication. When I grow up I want to be just like Jackie! My family has remained a constant source of love and support. Their confidence in me helped me develop the courage to pursue this degree. Finally, special thanks to my loving husband and partner, Chris. Without him, this process would not have been nearly so fine, and I would not be nearly so happy.

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The Secularization of Religious Ethnography and Narrative Competence in a Discourse of Faith

Cited by 14 publications

References 2 publications

Inside Out: Narrative Autoethnography as a Path Toward Rapport

Inside Out: Narrative Autoethnography as a Path Toward Rapport

Coming to the edge of the circle: a Wiccan initiation ritual

Secrets of the self: the reconceptualization of gender-role identity in contemporary Latter-day Saint women

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