<p>The transition from RE A level, or from entirely alternate roots (many RS students have not taken previous RS related courses), to Religious Studies at university requires some careful shepherding. The field is huge. This introductory book will provide a clear map for the key features of the terr
Get Set for Religious Studies
โ Scribed by Dominic Corrywright, Peggy Morgan
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 209
- Series
- Get Set for University
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Religion is a driving force in contemporary culture and its study is central to understanding the contemporary world. This book provides a clear introduction to the many topics and approaches of religious studies.
โฆ Table of Contents
CONTENTS......Page 6
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 7
PART I Religion and the Study of Religions......Page 8
PART I INTRODUCTION......Page 10
1. DESCRIBING AND DEFINING RELIGION......Page 14
2. GROUPING RELIGIONS......Page 25
PART II Perspectives in the Study of Religions......Page 46
PART II INTRODUCTION......Page 48
3. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND THEOLOGY......Page 52
4. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND PHENOMENOLOGY......Page 62
5. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHY......Page 71
6. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND ANTHROPOLOGY......Page 79
7. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND SOCIOLOGY......Page 88
8. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND PSYCHOLOGY......Page 97
9. STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND IDENTITY......Page 105
PART III Study Skills in Religious Studies......Page 114
10. GETTING STARTED......Page 116
11. LEARNING, READING AND ASSESSMENT......Page 128
12. MAKING THE MOST OF ASSESSMENTS......Page 151
13. WRITING WITH CONFIDENCE......Page 164
GLOSSARY......Page 190
INDEX......Page 200
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