Abstract
This article revisits the method of introspection as a valuable tool for studying religious experience in Estonia, where spirituality is often personal, unaffiliated, and deeply introspective. Drawing on the legacy of the Dorpat school—particularly Karl Girgensohn—it highlights how experimental introspection can illuminate the dimensions of faith. Considering Estonia’s post-Soviet religious individualization, the method offers a culturally fitting and academically rigorous approach. The study argues for the revival and adaptation of introspective techniques to explore the inner dynamics of belief in a secular yet spiritually curious society.
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Nigulas, Siim and Lehtsaar, Tõnu
(2025)
"Study of Religious Experience Using the Introspection Method: Case of Estonia,"
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe: Vol. 45
:
Iss.
6
, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55221/2693-2229.2653
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/ree/vol45/iss6/7