Mishmash, Religionism and Theological Literacy: an Appreciation and Critique of Trevor Cooling's Hermeneutical Programme
- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in British Journal of Religious Education
- Vol. 19 (3) , 143-156
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0141620970190304
Abstract
Trevor Cooling's attempt to transcend the terms of the current debate surrounding the SCAA Model Syllabuses is given a critical analysis. The charges of religionism directed towards the syllabuses by those holding a ‘generic’ view of religion are outlined, as is the defence offered by those advocating a ‘nominalist’ understanding of religion that they avoid a religious mishmash. Cooling's theoretical approach is described, as is his practical hermeneutical model of ‘concept cracking’. It is suggested that Cooling does indeed offer the possibility of a way forward beyond the impasse of the current debate, provided significant revisions are made to his hermeneutical programme.Keywords
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