How should we understand and interpret the strange but familiar thing
that we call “religion”? What are the foundations of a methodical
approach to this subject, and what theoretical tools are available to
students who are new to this area of inquiry? A Beginner's Guide to
the Study of Religion provides an accessible, wide-ranging
introduction to theories and basic methodology in the field. Now in
its second edition and updated throughout, this concise but
comprehensive book includes:- - A case for the urgency and relevance
of studying religion today - Discussion of the role and perspective of
the student of religion - Description of the nature of theory and its
function - An accessible survey of classic theorists in the modern
study of religion - Feature boxes highlighting essential quotations
and guiding principles for application of theories An expanded
consideration of contemporary issues in the field, including gender,
sexuality, race, ethnicity, globalization, violence, science, and new
media. - Recommended further reading A Beginner's Guide to the Study
of Religion offers a thorough but concise body of material suitable
for introductory courses on the study of religion, or to provide
theoretical context for survey courses. Study questions and worksheets
can be found on the book's webpage.
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ISBN
9781472505217
Publisert
2020
Utgave
2. utgave
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Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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