Hillary P. Rodrigues (Canada University of Lethbridge), John S. Harding (Canada University of Lethbridge)

Introduction to the Study of Religion

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Why do people study religion? Is the academic study of religion the same as religious education? This book describes the key concepts and terminology in the study of religion. It includes such topics as definitions of religion, perspectives in the study and teaching of religion and how people experience religion.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 172mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 362g
• ISBN-13: 9780415408899
• ISBN-10: 041540889X
• Artikelnr.: 23868611

Autorenporträt

Hillary P. Rodrigues received his PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University. He is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, where he has been honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award. His books include Introducing Hinduism (2006) and Studying Hinduism in Practice (2011). John S. Harding received his PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Religious Studies Department at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. His books include Wild Geese: Buddhism in Canada with Victor Sogen Hori and Alexander Soucy (2010), and Studying Buddhism in Practice (2011).

Inhaltsangabe

1. Defining Religion 2. How Religion Began To Be Studied: Traditional
Perspectives 3. Studying Religion Within Communities: Social and Cultural
Perspectives 4. How People Experience Religion: Perspectives in the Study
of Religious Consciousness and Perception 5. Judging Religion: Critical
Perspectives and Evaluations 6. Studying Religion in Context: Perspectives
and Conclusion. Chronology of Significant Persons and Seminal Texts.
Glossary