Religion Today

A Critical Thinking Approach to Religious Studies

By (author) Ross Aden

Publication date:

26 October 2012

Length of book:

452 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Dimensions:

261x183mm
7x10"

ISBN-13: 9780742563711

Religion Today introduces students to key concepts in religious studies through a compelling problem-solving framework. Each chapter opens with a contemporary case study that helps students engage in current religious issues, explore possible solutions to difficult religious problems today, and learn key themes and concepts in religious studies.

To enhance student learning, a free Student Study Guide is available for download from Rowman & Littlefield. The Study Guide features chapter summaries, definition quizzes for students to test themselves on key terms, and possible learning activities.

1: Introducing a Critical Thinking Approach to Religious Studies
2: Methods of Studying Religion
3: Would You Believe! Religious Beliefs and their Reasons
4: The Right to Sacred Things: Symbol, Myth, and Ritual
5: Inside the Religious Brain: New Research into Religious Experience
6: Chapter 6: Trouble in the Global Village: Violence in the Name of Religion

7: Making It After All: The Future of Religion

Glossary
Key Scholars
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

This book covers the usual introductory material of a religious studies course but does so in a way designed to challenge and involve the student more than other texts in this field. It is an original and exciting approach that will make the student a real partner in learning.