Understanding Religion: Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies
Paul Hedges
Paperback, 584 pages
9780520298910
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A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies theory, connecting theory to data.
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This innovative coursebook introduces students to interdisciplinary theoretical tools for understanding contemporary religiously diverse societies-both Western and non-Western. Using a case-study model, the text considers:
ā¢ a wide and diverse array of contemporary issues, questions, and critical approaches to the study of religion relevant to students and scholars
ā¢ a variety of theoretical approaches, including decolonial, feminist, hermeneutical, poststructuralist, and phenomenological analyses
ā¢ current debates on whether the term "religion" is meaningful
ā¢ many key issues about the study of religion, including the insider-outsider debate, material religion, and lived religion
ā¢ plural and religiously diverse societies, including the theological ideas of traditions and the political and social questions that arise for those living alongside adherents of other religions
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Understanding Religion is designed to provide a strong foundation for instructors to explore the ideas presented in each chapter in multiple ways, engage students in meaningful activities in the classroom, and integrate additional material into their lectures.
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Understanding Religion: Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies
Understanding Religion: Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies
Paul Hedges
Paperback, 584 pages
9780520298910
Ā
A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies theory, connecting theory to data.
Ā
This innovative coursebook introduces students to interdisciplinary theoretical tools for understanding contemporary religiously diverse societies-both Western and non-Western. Using a case-study model, the text considers:
ā¢ a wide and diverse array of contemporary issues, questions, and critical approaches to the study of religion relevant to students and scholars
ā¢ a variety of theoretical approaches, including decolonial, feminist, hermeneutical, poststructuralist, and phenomenological analyses
ā¢ current debates on whether the term "religion" is meaningful
ā¢ many key issues about the study of religion, including the insider-outsider debate, material religion, and lived religion
ā¢ plural and religiously diverse societies, including the theological ideas of traditions and the political and social questions that arise for those living alongside adherents of other religions
Ā
Understanding Religion is designed to provide a strong foundation for instructors to explore the ideas presented in each chapter in multiple ways, engage students in meaningful activities in the classroom, and integrate additional material into their lectures.
Ā
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Paul Hedges
Paperback, 584 pages
9780520298910
Ā
A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies theory, connecting theory to data.
Ā
This innovative coursebook introduces students to interdisciplinary theoretical tools for understanding contemporary religiously diverse societies-both Western and non-Western. Using a case-study model, the text considers:
ā¢ a wide and diverse array of contemporary issues, questions, and critical approaches to the study of religion relevant to students and scholars
ā¢ a variety of theoretical approaches, including decolonial, feminist, hermeneutical, poststructuralist, and phenomenological analyses
ā¢ current debates on whether the term "religion" is meaningful
ā¢ many key issues about the study of religion, including the insider-outsider debate, material religion, and lived religion
ā¢ plural and religiously diverse societies, including the theological ideas of traditions and the political and social questions that arise for those living alongside adherents of other religions
Ā
Understanding Religion is designed to provide a strong foundation for instructors to explore the ideas presented in each chapter in multiple ways, engage students in meaningful activities in the classroom, and integrate additional material into their lectures.
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