{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-study-of-religion-hardcover","title":"Introduction to the Study of Religion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHillary P. Rodrigues\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn S. Harding\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do people study religion? How have they studied it in the past? How do we study religion today? Is the academic study of religion the same as religious education? These and many other questions are addressed in this engaging introduction to the discipline of religious studies, written by two experienced university teachers. The authors have crafted this book to familiarize novice students with key concepts and terminology in the study of religion. More advanced students will find a varied array of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to the field. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edefinitions of religion \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eperspectives in the study and teaching of religion \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow religion began to be studied: traditional perspectives - philosophical and theological\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow people experience religion: perspectives in the study of religious consciousness and perception - phenomenological and psychological \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estudying religion within communities: Social and cultural perspectives - anthropological, sociological, political and economic \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ejudging religion: critical perspectives -feminist approaches, the interaction of popular literature and religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econtextual perspectives - historical and comparative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book encourages students to think critically about the theories and methods presented. Students will find arguments for the strengths and limitations of these approaches, understand connections among religious studies and other intellectual movements, and develop their own ideas of how they might want to go about the study of religion. Summary boxes, a timeline, a glossary and other pedagogic aids help students grasp key concepts, along with a companion website at \u003cstrong\u003ewww.sastor.com\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillary P. Rodrigues\u003c\/strong\u003e received his PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University. He is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, where he has been honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award. His books include \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Hinduism\u003c\/i\u003e (2006) and \u003ci\u003eStudying Hinduism in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn S. Harding \u003c\/strong\u003ereceived\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehis PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Religious Studies Department at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. His books include \u003ci\u003eWild Geese: Buddhism in Canada\u003c\/i\u003e with Victor Sogen Hori and Alexander Soucy (2010), and \u003ci\u003eStudying Buddhism in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.7 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46479537471685,"sku":"9780415408882","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/BMS_r9wI_N9780415408882.webp?v=1782962442","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/introduction-to-the-study-of-religion-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}