Fieldwork in New Religious Movements

Focusing on the complexities of studying new religious movements, George Chryssides shares his extensive fieldwork experiences and insights from other scholars. He addresses critical questions regarding the impact of personal beliefs on research, the role of participant-observers, and the reliability of insider accounts. Ethical dilemmas in field research and the challenges of conducting online studies, especially in the wake of the Covid pandemic, are also explored. This work is valuable for both field researchers and those interested in the nuances of religious studies.