A Latin American view of lived religion proposal

Abstract

In Latin American social studies, the lived religion approach has emerged as a fresh perspective for examining individuals’ tangible interactions with the sacred in their daily lives. Through a qualitative systematic review, this article sheds light on the academic production utilising the lived religion framework to unravel Latin American spirituality. By navigating thematic nuances and scholars’ critical findings, this study reveals the contributions of the lived religion approach within the Latin American context, exploring scholars’ motivations for its adoption. Amid this exploration, a central question arises: Is lived religion genuinely innovative for Latin American religious studies? This article aims to critically assess the incorporation of the lived religion approach in Latin American literature, examining its motivations and contributions to the perspective of lived religion from the Global South.