This volume investigates the pedagogical challenges and methodological strategies required to teach the complex, often controversial theories of Sigmund Freud within the contemporary field of Religious Studies. Editor Diane Jonte-Pace compiles contributions from fourteen scholars who specialize in the intersection of religion and psychoanalysis. The text examines how educators navigate Freud's contested legacy, addressing student resistance and the critical climate surrounding his work. By presenting various course structures and innovative teaching practices, the authors provide a framework for engaging with Freud's foundational yet debated influence on religious thought.

Scholars and educators in the field of Religious Studies identify this work as a practical resource for navigating the complexities of teaching psychoanalytic theory. Readers frequently note the balance between theoretical rigor and the hands-on pedagogical advice provided by the contributors.