The Study of Religion: An Introduction to Key Ideas and Methods - Softcover

Chryssides, George D.; Greaves, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826464491 ISBN 13: 9780826464491

Verlag: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 2007

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'This textbook aims to be an accessible introduction to theory a method in the study of religion for the first year university student, and as such is largely successful. It provides an initiation into the concerns and issues of the subculture of studying religion, so that the student can begin to fell at home in this world.'--British Journal of Religious Education George Chryssides and Ron Geaves have provided an outstanding companion to the study of religion. While this is an accessible volume that will be welcomed by students and their teachers, it is also a remarkably comprehensive work, rooted in careful scholarship and a prodigious theoretical and empirical knowledge of the field. Those of us teaching religious studies will be indebted to the authors for many years to come. Christopher Partridge, Professor of Religious Studies, Lancaster University, UK 'Rarely does a book introducing methodologies in the study of religion provide so wide a scope in such a student-friendly manner as does this important new volume co-written by George Chryssides and Ron Geaves. As an introduction to theory and method in the study of religions, Chryssides and Geaves have broken new ground. I strongly commend it as a primary source to be included within programmes in the academic study of religions.' James L Cox, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK "The book's outstanding introductory chapter provides a gateway for discussing the various dimensions of the study of religion. Overall, The Study of Religion 2nd edition is an excellent resource and contribution to the field." - Stuart Sarbacker, "Associate Professor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, USA"

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This is a student introductory guide to the history and methodology of the study of religion. This new guide fulfils two main aims: to introduce the history and methodology pertaining to the study of religion (including ideas of key theorists) and to raise and discuss the main problems in current scholarship in world religions. Increasingly, recognition has been given to the importance of methodology in the study of religion, and, with justification, methodological issues are generally taught to first year students in order to equip them for systematic academic study of the topic. Unfortunately many of the theories that impinge on methodology are explained in a highly complex way, which even advanced students find it hard to understand. This book will unravel the complexity of these issues for students. In addition to theories relating to Religious Studies, examples will be drawn from a variety of the world's historical religious traditions, spanning the range of major ones and some minor ones. The student will in this way gain some understanding of the fundamental ideas of the world's religions as well as an introduction to methods of study.

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• Verlag: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0826464491
• ISBN 13: 9780826464491
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 480