Amazon cover image
Image from Amazon.com

Introduction to religious studies / [Paul O. Myhre, editor].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Winona, MN : Anselm Academic, Christian Brothers Pub., c2009.Description: 225 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780884899761 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 200 22
LOC classification:
  • BL41 .I59 2009
Contents:
Introduction: For teachers using this book -- What is religion? / Paul O. Myhre -- How is religion studied? / Debra Majeed -- Origin stories and religion : how are religions formed? / David C. Ratke -- Religion as "truth-claims" / Dianne L. Oliver -- Sacred words, stories, writings, and books / Karl N. Jacobson, Rolf A. Jacobson -- An aesthetic approach to religion / S. Brent Plate -- Religious ethics, moral values, and standards for human conduct / Jack A. Hill -- Violence and religion / Darlene Fozard Weaver -- Social activism and engagement / Swasti Bhattacharyya -- World religions : environmentally active / Daniel G. Deffenbaugh -- Ascetically and mystically removed and engaged / Bernadette McNary-Zak -- Technology and religion / A.K.M. Adam -- Studying science and religion / S. Brian Stratton -- Ritual studies / Kendra G. Hotz.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Books Books Main Campus Library University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Main Stack BL 41 .I59 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 76154
Books Books Main Campus Library University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Main Stack BL 41 .I59 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 76155

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: For teachers using this book -- What is religion? / Paul O. Myhre -- How is religion studied? / Debra Majeed -- Origin stories and religion : how are religions formed? / David C. Ratke -- Religion as "truth-claims" / Dianne L. Oliver -- Sacred words, stories, writings, and books / Karl N. Jacobson, Rolf A. Jacobson -- An aesthetic approach to religion / S. Brent Plate -- Religious ethics, moral values, and standards for human conduct / Jack A. Hill -- Violence and religion / Darlene Fozard Weaver -- Social activism and engagement / Swasti Bhattacharyya -- World religions : environmentally active / Daniel G. Deffenbaugh -- Ascetically and mystically removed and engaged / Bernadette McNary-Zak -- Technology and religion / A.K.M. Adam -- Studying science and religion / S. Brian Stratton -- Ritual studies / Kendra G. Hotz.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.