Scholarship
July 3, 2025
Introduction to Religious Studies
- Author
- Paul O. Myhre, ed.
- Publisher
- Anselm Academic, Christian Brothers Publications, Winona, MN
- ISBN
- 9780884899761
- Table of Contents
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ch. 1 What is Religion? (Paul O. Myhre)
ch. 2 How is Religion Studied? (Debra Majeed)
ch. 3 Origin Stories and Religion: How are Religions Formed? (David C. Ratke)
ch. 4 Religion as "Truth-Claims" (Dianne L. Oliver)
ch. 5 Sacred Words, Stories, Writings, and Books (Karl N. Jacobson, Rolf A. Jacobson)
ch. 6 An Aesthetic Approach to Religion (S. Brent Plate)
ch. 7 Religious Ethics, Moral Values, and Standards for Human Conduct (Jack A. Hill)
ch. 8 Violence and Religion (Darlene Fozard Weaver)
ch. 9 Social Activism and Engagement (Swasti Bhattacharyya)
ch. 10 World Religions: Environmentally Active (Daniel G. Deffenbaugh)
ch. 11 Ascetically and Mystically Removed and Engaged (Bernadette McNary-Zak)
ch. 12 Technology and Religion (A. K. M. Adam)
ch. 13 Studying Science and Religion (S. Brian Stratton)
ch. 14 Ritual Studies (Kendra G. Hotz)
ch. 15 About the Authors
ch. 16 Index
Designed for College Students Taking Their First Course in the Study of Religion
A 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. (From the Publisher)
A 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. (From the Publisher)