This volume investigates the pedagogical challenges and methodological strategies required to teach the complex, often controversial theories of Sigmund Freud within the contemporary academic field of Religious Studies. Editor Diane Jonte-Pace compiles contributions from fourteen established scholars who navigate the tension between Freud's foundational role in the study of religion and the critical scrutiny his work currently faces. The text provides a framework for instructors to move beyond binary interpretations, encouraging them to teach the debates surrounding psychoanalytic theory and religious practice.

Experts in the field of religious studies identify this collection as a practical resource for faculty navigating the intersection of psychology and theology. Readers frequently note that the contributors provide actionable insights for managing classroom dynamics when discussing sensitive or polarizing theoretical material.