Introduction to Religious Studies

by Paul Myhre (Editor), Rolf A. Jacobson (Contributor), S. Brent Plate (Contributor)

Filling the need for a clear, solid overview to introduction to religious studies courses, this text is neither too broad nor too narrow. Chapters explore what religion is and how it is formed and studied; religious experience; truth claims; ethics and moral theology; violence and religion; social involvement; religion and the environment; asceticism and mysticism; religion, technology, and science; religions and their words, stories, writings, and books; and more. The text respects cultural considerations and the contemporary global climate in showing religious studies in action and exploring questions of theory, method, and research. The contributing authors are in tune with college students' interests and are well suited to address the issues and methods of religious studies.

Designed for college students taking their first course in the study of religion, such as introduction to religious studies and world religions.

Genres: Nonfiction

225 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2009

Reviews

[Dedrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really covers a lot of territory. It definitely helped me explore ideologies, including philosophies, and think of them in various ways, from rituals and symbols to social thought and relationship with technology. I want to read so many other books cited in this very well written exploration of many aspects of religion.