Title
Conversion Theory Through the Cognitive Science of Religion Lense in a Christian-Muslim Context
Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2012
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Religious Studies
First Thesis Reader
Michael Spezio
Second Thesis Reader
Zayn Kassam
Rights Information
© 2012 Jennifer A. Garcia
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Abstract
The Cognitive Science of Religion (CSR) in recent years is beginning to become more popular. This project evolves around the development of the field as well as critiques of the field. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of CSR, it lends an interesting way to understand religion as well as religious experiences. One of those religious experiences, conversion, is examined and explored through the use of conversion narratives from western women who were formally Christian but converted to Islam. Many themes arise out of this research that paves the way for trying to understand religious experiences. Overall, the project focuses on interpreting the conversion narratives to gain a better understanding of religious conversions for the sake of anthropology, philosophy, and cognitive psychology.
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Jennifer A., "Conversion Theory Through the Cognitive Science of Religion Lense in a Christian-Muslim Context" (2012). Scripps Senior Theses. Paper 128.
http://scholarship.claremont.edu/scripps_theses/128