Religion and Humour

David Feltmate is Professor of Sociology at Auburn University at Montgomery. He is a co-editor of the Journal of Religion and Popular Culture and the author of Drawn to the Gods: Religion and Humor in The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy (2017).

• 1. Comparative Religion Approaches to Religion and Humour 2. Theological Approaches in Theorizing Religion and Humour 3. Learning from Other Disciplines 4. Current Theoretical Models

"David Feltmate undertakes pioneering work to establish the study of religion and humour within the field of religious studies. In a day when the enjoyment of memes has become a daily practice among social media users, Feltmate’s critical reflection on humour as a lens on religion is welcome indeed."David Morgan, Duke University, USA"Having taught undergraduate courses in religion and humour for almost a decade, I wish this book had been available for students before now. Feltmate’s contemporary focus and comprehensive approach is especially welcome. I have learned much from him, not only about religion and humour, but also about scholarship and teaching."Philippa A. Carter, McMaster University, Canada