Why do people study religion? How was this approached in the past and how is it done today? Is the academic study of religion the same as religious education? This introduction provides clear answers to these questions and more.
Contents
- Definitions of religion
- Perspectives in the study and teaching of religion
- Traditional approaches: philosophical and theological
- Experiences of religion: phenomenological and psychological
- Study of religion in communities: anthropological, sociological, political and economic
- Critical perspectives: feminist, popular literature and religion
- Contextual approaches: historical and comparative
- Themes, theories and current developments
Target audience and scope
This textbook is suitable for higher education students who want to understand religion from different disciplines. The language level is A2 to C1, making it also useful for self-study and education in NT2 contexts.
Additional teaching aids
Summaries, discussion questions, a glossary, a chronology of important figures and texts support the learning process and promote critical thinking about diverse theories and methods.
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