A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion

Craig Martin

ISBN 10: 1032190469 / ISBN 13: 9781032190464

Published by Routledge Jun 2023, 2023

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Neuware - A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex ways in which religious and cultural institutions and traditions influence society. This book provides readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This edition has been thoroughly revised and now includes a new chapter on 'Belief' and a rewritten chapter on 'Essentialism,' and has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including:problems with the concepts of 'religion' and 'belief systems;'functionalism and classification;essentialism, socialization, and habitus; andlegitimation, authority, and authenticityAll ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with contemporary and engaging examples and case studies throughout. It's an essential text for all students approaching the subject area for the first time.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion
• Publisher: Routledge Jun 2023
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032190469
• ISBN 13: 9781032190464
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 16D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 487 grams

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Synopsis

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex ways in which religious and cultural institutions and traditions influence society.

This book provides readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This edition has been thoroughly revised and now includes a new chapter on "Belief" and a rewritten chapter on "Essentialism," and has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including:

• problems with the concepts of "religion" and "belief systems;"
• functionalism and classification;
• essentialism, socialization, and habitus; and
• legitimation, authority, and authenticity

All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with contemporary and engaging examples and case studies throughout. It’s an essential text for all students approaching the subject area for the first time.

About the Author

Craig Martin is Professor of Religious Studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College, USA.