Title: Navigating the Tensions between Personal Beliefs and Objective Study of Religion in Academia In the academic study of religion, scholars are often faced with the challenge of reconciling their personal religious beliefs with the pursuit of objective knowledge.

In your readings in Week 2 (specifically Kline 2013, page 10) and in Week 3 (specifically Sushil and Thursby 2018, page 8 and 9), the authors discuss the tensions that can exist with having personal religious beliefs in the academic study of religion. Review these readings. Do you think it is possible for a scholar to engage in an objective study of religion? Is an objective study even desirable? Grapple with this question and make direct reference to these readings in your answer.
minimum 200 to 500 maximum words. do not exceed pls. I will provide the readings. Satisfactory responses must include evidence of critical thought AND direct reflection on course material, as well as proper spelling and grammar.
citation should be Chicago Manual of Style 17 edition