Guide To The Study Of Religion

Author : Willi Braun
Publisher : Burns & Oates
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Study of Religion written by Willi Braun and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 2000 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is religion? Can it be defined at all? Or is it too easily defined in far too many ways so as to make a "religion" a drifting signifier or whatever one's pleasure is? Does the study of religion require special, perhaps religious, tools of analysis and explanation? What is the difference between a knowledge of religion derived from practicing it and a knowledge about religion derived from nonreligious modes of inquiry? Sooner or later, any serious student of religion must face these questionsif religious practices are to be investigated in the light of the terms and aims of the social and human sciences in the modern university."The Guide to the Study of Religion" provides a map of the key concepts and thought-structures for imagining and studying religion as a class of everyday social practices that lend themselves to no more or less difficult explanation than any other class of social phenomena.

Author : Bradley L. Herling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781350001749
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Beginner's Guide to the Study of Religion written by Bradley L. Herling and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How should we understand and interpret the strange but familiar thing that we call "religion"? What are the foundations of a methodical approach to this subject, and what theoretical tools are available to students who are new to this area of inquiry? A Beginner's Guide to the Study of Religion provides an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to theories and basic methodology in the field. Now in its second edition and updated throughout, this concise but comprehensive book includes: A case for the urgency and relevance of studying religion today, Discussion of the role and perspective of the student of religion, Description of the nature of theory and its function, An accessible survey of classic theorists in the modern study of religion, Feature boxes highlighting essential quotations and guiding principles for application of theories, An expanded consideration of contemporary issues in the field, including gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, globalization, violence, science, and new media. Recommended further reading A Beginner's Guide to the Study of Religion offers a thorough but concise body of material suitable for introductory courses on the study of religion, or to provide theoretical context for survey courses. Study questions and worksheets can be found on the book's webpage.

Author : John Morreall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444343718
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Religion Toolkit written by John Morreall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete overview of religious studies provides students with the essential knowledge and tools they need to explore and understand the nature of religion. Covers the early development of religion, with overviews of major and minor religions from Islam to Scientology Considers recent developments including secularization; the relationship between religion and science; and scientific studies on religion, health, and mystical experience Uses humor throughout, allowing students to remain open-minded to the subject Explains what it means to study religion academically, and considers the impact of the study of religion on religion itself Contains numerous student-friendly features including photos, maps, time lines, side bars, historical profiles, and population distribution figures Provides classroom users with a lively website,www.wiley.com/go/religiontoolkit, including questions, quizzes, extra material, and helpful primary and secondary sources

Author : Stephen E. Gregg
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131750769X
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Engaging with Living Religion written by Stephen E. Gregg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding living religion requires students to experience everyday religious practice in diverse environments and communities. This guide provides the ideal introduction to fieldwork and the study of religion outside the lecture theatre. Covering theoretical and practical dimensions of research, the book helps students learn to ‘read’ religious sites and communities, and to develop their understanding of planning, interaction, observation, participation and interviews. Students are encouraged to explore their own expectations and sensitivities, and to develop a good understanding of ethical issues, group-learning and individual research. The chapters contain student testimonies, examples of student work and student-led questions.

Author : Hart, Darryl G. Hart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610170420
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Student's Guide to Religious Studies written by Hart, Darryl G. Hart and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : D. G. Hart
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1497645131
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Student's Guide to Religious Studies written by D. G. Hart and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the challenges of teaching and studying about religion in secular academic settings. The study of religion in American higher education is fraught with difficulties that raise important questions about the nature of faith and the purpose of advanced learning. Although religion has been foundational to some of the United States’ most prestigious universities, religious studies is a relatively recent addition to the liberal arts curriculum. As a result, students often take courses in religion with expectations that exceed what professors can actually deliver. D. G. Hart explores the conundrums of the ambiguous position of religious studies in the academy and offers advice about the best way to approach and benefit from the teaching and study of religion in contexts often hostile to faith.

Author : Thomas A. Robinson
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1441219722
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Religions written by Thomas A. Robinson and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and presents a neutral approach for broad classroom use. Pedagogical aids include further reading suggestions, photographs, sidebars, and pronunciation guides. An 800-question bank of multiple-choice test questions is available to professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Author : Whitney A. Bauman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351795848
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grounding Religion written by Whitney A. Bauman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, Grounding Religion explores relationships between the environment and religious beliefs and practices. Established scholars introduce students to the ways in which religion shapes human–earth relations, surveying a series of questions about how the religious world influences and is influenced by ecological systems. Case studies, discussion questions, and further reading enrich students’ experience. This second edition features updated content, including revisions of every chapter and new material on natural disasters, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, climate change, food, technology, and hope and despair. An excellent text for undergraduates and graduates alike, it offers an expansive overview of the academic field of religion and ecology as it has emerged in the past fifty years.

Author : Terry C. Muck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780977163601
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Study Religion written by Terry C. Muck and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Study Religion: A Beginning Guide to Method teaches readers how to be a competent, guild-oriented scholar in religious studies without abandoning or relativizing personal religious commitments. The author explores how to discern the lines between religious studies and theology, buddhology, vedism and other religion-specific standards of study.

Author : Stephen Werner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781516544875
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Study Religion written by Stephen Werner and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Study Religion: A Guide for the Curious is designed for students taking college-level, introductory religion courses, as well as any individual interested in learning more about world religions. In straightforward and clear language, the text presents the major concepts and vocabulary needed to understand the various religions of the world, then provides an overview of major religions and an exploration of engaging related topics, including the relationship of religion to art, science, morality, and culture, and big questions surrounding human existence. The text effectively and efficiently teaches readers the basics of the religions of the world, shows them how to study religion, and encourages them to think critically about the subject matter. The book is rich in content, yet of modest size and written in a way that is highly accessible for all readers. How to Study Religion is an exciting and enlightening textbook that helps readers deepen their personal knowledge and ignite their innate curiosity regarding world religions. Stephen Werner has taught as an adjunct instructor for 29 years at several universities in the St. Louis area. In addition to teaching courses in world religions, he has taught courses in religion and art, mythology, creative thinking, and American culture, covering figures such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He is the author of The Handy Christianity Answer Book, a highly readable overview of Christianity and its history and influence. Werner is also the author of plays, musicals, and an opera. His song "Irish Farewell" is popular on YouTube.