Comics and religious studies: Amar Chitra Katha as an educational comic series

Abstract

How can comics be used in religious studies? The main example in this chapter is a comic series created for educational purposes, but it is important to note that comics not created for such purposes can be as suitable. As pointed out by Jeffrey M. Brackett, the use of comics in religious studies creates opportunities for the teacher to meet pedagogical goals and course outcomes. This is not necessarily dependent on the popularity of the specific comics used (Brackett 2015, 493) or whether they are intended for educational use. I still chose a popular comic series that has been promoted as a series with an educational value to illustrate the possibilities and difficulties that can arise in religious studies.