Religion Today
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Religion Today

A Critical Thinking Approach to Religious Studies

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Religion Today

A Critical Thinking Approach to Religious Studies

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. 1 Welcome to the “Worlds” of Religion
  4. 2 Defining Religion
  5. 3 The Hajib: A Study in Critical Thinking
  6. 4 Religious Experience and Spirituality
  7. 5 Sacred Technology, Symbol
  8. 6 Sacred Technology, Myth
  9. 7 Sacred Technology, Ritual
  10. 8 The Justification of Belief
  11. 9 Religious Beliefs and the Questions They Answer
  12. 10 Religion in the Digital Age
  13. 11 Inside the Religious Brain
  14. 12 Religion and Violence
  15. 13 Evaluating the Theories of Religious Violence
  16. 14 Religion and Justice
  17. 15 Religion, Justice, and Contemporary Moral Issues
  18. Appendix: The Methods of This Book
  19. Glossary
  20. Notes
  21. Bibliography
  22. About the Authors