Introduction to the Study of Religion

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

ISBN 10: 1570759979 / ISBN 13: 9781570759970

Published by Orbis Books, 2012

About this Item

2nd edition. 320 pages. 9.20x1.00x6.00 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1570759979

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Study of Religion
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570759979
• ISBN 13: 9781570759970
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.6 kilograms

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Synopsis

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?

This throroughly revised edition has been updated throughout, including new examples, new themes such as religious fundamentalism and violence, and a new emphasis on environmental issues.

Developed and tested through team teaching and refined 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 students 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.

About the Author

Nancy C. Ring (systematic theology), Mary N. MacDonald (world religions), Kathleen S. Nash (Bible), and Fred Glennon (social ethics) are members of the Department of Religious Studies at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York.