Introduction to the Study of Religion - Brossura

Ring, Nancy C.; Nash, Kathleen S.; MacDonald, Mary N.; Glennon, Fred

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ISBN 10: 1570759979 ISBN 13: 9781570759970

Casa editrice: Orbis Books, 2012

Riassunto

This introductory text helps students think through the basic questions that arise in the study of religion. What is the nature of religious experience? How does religion shape the actions of individuals and communities? How does religion promote or inhibit human development and well-being? Based on classroom use, this edition has been updated throughout, including new examples and themes such as religious fundamentalism and violence. It consolidates some sections that seemed not to work as well and puts more emphasis on environmental issues. All resources at the end of the chapters have been updated. Developed and tested through team teaching and refined and revised through classroom use, Introduction to the Study of Religion brings together examples from a variety of world religions to explore these questions. Each chapter contains illustrations and sidebars that relate more abstract concepts to the student s life experience as well as study/research activities, suggested readings, and audiovisual resources. The final chapter explores current issues such as patriarchy, alienating images of God, religion in the face of suffering, and cults. A glossary of terms used is included.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Nancy C Ring is a member of the Department of Religious Studies at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Orbis Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1570759979
• ISBN 13: 9781570759970
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 411
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile