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A Beginner's Guide to the Study of Religion
Taschenbuch von Bradley L. Herling
Sprache: Englisch

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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.
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.
Über den Autor
Bradley L. Herling is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Marymount Manhattan College, USA.
Zusammenfassung
Updated throughout: contemporary examples and further reading suggestions, more recent scholarship and theory
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface for Students and Teachers
1. Beginnings in the Study of Religion
2. Theory: An introduction
3. Classic Theories:Part 1
4. Classic Theories: Part 2
5. Contemporary Trends in the Field
6. Conclusion: Talking about Religion
Additional reading
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 200
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472512772
ISBN-10: 1472512774
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Herling, Bradley L.
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße: 140 x 216 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Bradley L. Herling
Erscheinungsdatum: 10.03.2016
Gewicht: 0,266 kg
preigu-id: 105616288
Über den Autor
Bradley L. Herling is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Marymount Manhattan College, USA.
Zusammenfassung
Updated throughout: contemporary examples and further reading suggestions, more recent scholarship and theory
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface for Students and Teachers
1. Beginnings in the Study of Religion
2. Theory: An introduction
3. Classic Theories:Part 1
4. Classic Theories: Part 2
5. Contemporary Trends in the Field
6. Conclusion: Talking about Religion
Additional reading
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 200
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472512772
ISBN-10: 1472512774
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Herling, Bradley L.
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße: 140 x 216 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Bradley L. Herling
Erscheinungsdatum: 10.03.2016
Gewicht: 0,266 kg
preigu-id: 105616288
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