Introduction to Religious Studies

Introduction to Religious Studies
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Publisher : Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0884899764
ISBN-13 : 9780884899761
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Book Synopsis Introduction to Religious Studies by : Paul O. Myhre

Download or read book Introduction to Religious Studies written by Paul O. Myhre and published by Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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