What Is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquiry |
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| Author:
| Swenson, Kristin M.
Nelson, Esther R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7575-2926-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2006 |
| Publisher: | Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $51.98USD $54.58 |
Book Description:
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Most students don't really know what Religious Studies is, nor are they prepared to study this important discipline. What is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquiry teaches them what is involved in the academic study of religion as they develop a working vocabulary of key terms and concepts.
Using metaphors and stories, this book is brief and reader-friendly, yet brings students to an understanding of the basics so they are ready to approach any Religious...
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Most students don't really know what Religious Studies is, nor are they prepared to study this important discipline. What is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquiry teaches them what is involved in the academic study of religion as they develop a working vocabulary of key terms and concepts.
Using metaphors and stories, this book is brief and reader-friendly, yet brings students to an understanding of the basics so they are ready to approach any Religious Studies course on firm academic footing. What is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquire advocate or stem from any particular religion, it addresses Religious Studies on a purely academic basis, making it suitable for any Religious Studies course or program.
Students also benefit from:
- Illustrations that drive home the concepts presented
- Questions that stimulate classroom discussion
- Writing exercises that encourage individual reflection on important ideas and topics
- Quotes, sprinkled throughout, offer insight from well-known scholars, authors and artists
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