Religious Studies Researcher
しゅうきょうけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Summary
An academic research position that interdisciplinarily studies the origins, history, doctrines, rituals, and social influences of religions, elucidating religious phenomena through theory building, fieldwork, and literature analysis.
Description
Religious studies researchers are specialists who analyze religious phenomena from historical, social, and cultural perspectives using diverse materials such as historical documents, oral traditions, and on-site observations. They combine methods from comparative religion, sociology of religion, history of religion, folklore studies, and theology to build theories and provide new insights. Affiliated with universities or research institutes, they contribute to academia and society through writing papers, presenting at conferences, and educational activities.
Future Outlook
Demand for research on diversifying religious phenomena and interfaith dialogue accompanying globalization is increasing, with expected contributions in public policy and cultural understanding fields. Interdisciplinary research and developments in digital humanities are expected to increase new research methods and opportunities for social implementation.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Objective / Patient and persevering / Understanding of multiple cultures
Work Style
Fieldwork / Flexitime System / Institute Employment / Partial Remote OK
Career Path
Graduate Student → Researcher (Postdoc) → Assistant Professor/Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor → Institute Researcher
Required Skills
Academic Paper Writing / Field Research / Language Skills (Foreign Languages) / Literature Research
Recommended Skills
Database / Digital Humanities / Presentation Skills / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to analyze complex religious texts and phenomena. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is needed for literature research and data analysis. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is essential for understanding classical languages and foreign cultures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is not essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and indoor research. |
Aliases
- Religious Studies Scholar
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