
A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion
Craig Martin(Author)
Equinox Publishing Ltd
1st Edition
Published on 1. June 2012
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-84553-991-7 (ISBN)
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Description
'A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion' explains the key ideas and methods in the study of religion and demonstrates how they can be used. The aim is to provide students with a tool-kit of critical concepts for studying religious belief and behaviour. Throughout the discussion all ideas and methods are illustrated with clear case material.
Reviews / Votes
'For years I have been searching for an eminently teachable yet critical introduction to the study of religion and now, thanks to this wonderful new book, my search is over. The academic study of religion has been greatly challenged in recent decades by advances in philosophy, social theory, and cultural studies that will forever change the discipline. This book takes helpful stock of where we are and of how we should move forward.' Terry Rey, Temple University 'A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion offers an important and much-needed corrective to standard ecumenical introductions. In this expert reading, social hierarchy and ideology trump nebulous concepts such as faith and belief.' Aaron W. Hughes, SUNY, Buffalo 'The book is well written, clear and accessible and functions as a different kind of textbook - one that encourages the student to think for himself/herself through conceptual training rather than descriptive summaries - should be a core textbook in any undergraduate reading list.' - ReligionMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84553-991-7 (9781845539917)
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Craig Martin
A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion
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06/2012
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Person
Craig Martin is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College, New York.
Content
Preface 1. Studying Religion: Laying the Groundwork 2. How Society Works: Classification 3. How Society Works: Structure 4. How Society Works: Habitus 5. How Religion Works: Legitimation 6. How Religion Works: Authority 7. How Religion Works: Authenticity 8. Case Study: What Would Jesus Do? Afterword