Description: Understanding Religion : Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies, Hardcover by Hedges, Paul, ISBN 0520298896, ISBN-13 9780520298897, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies theory, connecting theory to data. This innovative cours 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: A wide and diverse array of contemporary issues, questions, and critical approaches to the study of religion relevant to students and scholarsA variety of theoretical approaches, including decolonial, feminist, hermeneutical, poststructuralist, and phenomenological analysesCurrent debates on whether the term "religion" is meaningfulMany key issues about the study of religion, including the insider-outsider debate, material religion, and lived religionPlural 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 religionsUnderstanding 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. Students will gain the tools to apply specific methods from a variety of disciplines to analyze the social, political, spiritual, and cultural aspects of religions. Its unique pedagogical design means it can be used from undergraduate- to postgraduate-level courses.
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Book Title: Understanding Religion : Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies
Number of Pages: 584 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Year: 2021
Item Height: 1.7 in
Topic: Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion, General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 41.7 Oz
Author: Paul Michael Hedges
Item Length: 10 in
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Hardcover
