Introduction To Religious Studies

  introduction to religious studies: Introduction to Religious Studies Paul O. Myhre, 2009 Filling the need for a clear, solid overview to introduction to religious studies courses, this text is neither too broad nor too narrow. Chapters explore what religion is and how it is formed and studied; religious experience; truth claims; ethics and moral theology; violence and religion; social involvement; religion and the environment; asceticism and mysticism; religion, technology, and science; religions and their words, stories, writings, and books; and more. The text respects cultural considerations and the contemporary global climate in showing religious studies in action and exploring questions of theory, method, and research. The contributing authors are in tune with college students' interests and are well suited to address the issues and methods of religious studies. Designed for college students taking their first course in the study of religion, such as introduction to religious studies and world religions.
  introduction to religious studies: Introduction to Religious Studies Harvey J. Sindima, 2012-07-10 In Introduction to Religious Studies, Harvey J. Sindima provides an unconventional approach to the study of world religions. Often, books and courses on religious studies focus on the major world religions. This approach, however, frequently ignores other religious experiences, such as those of various African groups as well as the indigenous people of the Americas and Australia. These less widespread religions are commonly described in pejorative terms such as 'primitive religions' or 'non-literate religions.' Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies and deprives students of the enormous wealth of religious knowledge of the world. Introduction to Religious Studies pulls together the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia in order to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broaden the horizons of religious studies students. Under each theme or topic, examples are drawn from religions of salvation as well as African and Native American religious traditions. This book provides students with a deep, wide, and very rich introduction to religious studies.
  introduction to religious studies: The Pursuit of the Sacred John Chitakure, 2016-03-03 Globalization has taken the world by storm and has facilitated the unprecedented migrations of the peoples of this world. Whether we like it or not, we will meet foreigners in our communities, schools, universities, buses, and other public places. But, when people migrate they take their religions with them. If people of different religious traditions are to live side by side amicably, interfaith dialogue becomes imperative. But, for people to be able to speak about their own religions with enlightenment and listen to other people's religious beliefs with respect, they must have some basic knowledge of how faiths and believers operate because for some people, religion is inseparably intertwined with their economics, politics, and everyday lives. This book clearly and concisely introduces religious studies to the reader. It makes a strong case for the quest and study of world religions and explores the challenges, controversies, and methodological issues in the study of religions. It also explores other pertinent religious issues such as beliefs, rituals, myths, sacredness, morality, the problem of evil, and interreligious dialogue. Although written from a classroom perspective, this book can be useful to any reader who would like to acquire knowledge of religious issues.
  introduction to religious studies: Teaching the Introductory Course in Religious Studies Mark Juergensmeyer, 1991 Collection of introductory articles on teaching religious studies; extended references to major texts and basic ideas; article by J.H. Martin on Aboriginal religion annotated separately.
  introduction to religious studies: Religious Studies and Theology Helen Katharine Bond, Seth D. Kunin, Francesca Murphy, 2003-05 Though they are intimately related, most textbooks cover either religious studies or theology, leaving students lacking in exposure to one or the other of these associated disciplines. Religious Studies and Theology: An Introduction offers a comprehensive introduction to both subjects in one inclusive volume. The text is written in an accessible style and is meant for beginning students and all those interested in learning about these fields. It is divided into six sections, including Theories of Religion; World Religions; Biblical Studies; Practical Theology; Systematic Theology; and The Philosophy of Religion. The volume also contains a guide for further reading as well as boxes to explain key terms. Offering thorough and cutting-edge coverage of all aspects of these fields, it is the only introduction to the whole of religious studies and theology in a single-volume format. Contributors: Douglas J. Davies, Seth D. Kunin, Hugh Goddard, Martin A. Mills, Matthew Wood, F. Michael Perko, Paul Ellingworth, Ken Aitken, Helen K. Bond, John Swinton, Henry R. Sefton, Francesca Aran Murphy, and Derek Cross.
  introduction to religious studies: Critical Terms for Religious Studies Mark C. Taylor, 1998-08-15 Following in the very successful tradition of Critical Terms for Literary Studies and Critical Terms for Art History, this book attempts to provide a revitalized, self-aware vocabulary with which this bewildering religious diversity can be accurately described and responsibly discussed. Leading scholars working in a variety of traditions demonstrate through their incisive discussions that even our most basic terms for understanding religion are not neutral but carry specific historical and conceptual freight.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies, Second Edition Cyril Orji, 2021-01-07 An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies walks students through topical issues to be encountered in the study of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as these religions encounter other religions in the context of the wider ecumenism. The text is written from a Christian point of view and aims at helping students understand that to be Christian is to be ecumenical. African Traditional Religions (ATRs) has been included in this survey to provide background for the religious traditions and cultures of peoples of Africa as Christianity moves inexorably southward. The book has been written with undergraduate general education students in mind--including meeting the needs of those in seminaries and theological institutes.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, 2007 Spanning the gamut from Aaron to Zwingli, this dictionary includes nearly 3,000 entries written by about sixty authors, all of whom are specialists in their various theological and religious disciplines. The editors have designed the dictionary especially to aid the introductory-level student with instant access to definitions of terms likely to be encountered in, but not to substitute for, classroom presentations or reading assignments. - Publisher.
  introduction to religious studies: Introduction to the Study of Religion Hillary P. Rodrigues, John S. Harding, 2023-11-29 Why do people study religion? How have they studied it in the past? How do we study religion today? Is the academic study of religion the same as religious education? These and many other questions are addressed in this engaging introduction to the discipline of religious studies. Topics include Definitions of religion Perspectives in the study and teaching of religion How religion began to be studied: Traditional perspectives—philosophical and theological How people experience religion: Perspectives in the study of religious consciousness and perception—phenomenological and psychological Studying religion within communities: Social and cultural perspectives—anthropological, sociological, political, and economic Judging religion: Critical perspectives—feminist approaches, the interaction of popular literature and religion Contextual perspectives—historical and comparative Themes, theories, and current directions The thoroughly updated second edition encourages students to think critically about the theories and methods presented. Students will find arguments for the strengths and limitations of these approaches, understand connections among religious studies and other intellectual movements, and develop their own ideas of how they might want to go about the study of religion. Summary boxes, discussion questions, a glossary, a chronology of key figures and texts, and other pedagogic aids help students grasp key concepts.
  introduction to religious studies: Theology: A Very Short Introduction David Ford, 2013-10-24 This is an introduction to the subject of academic theology. Its basic approach is interrogative, raising key questions so as to lead into a range of selected topics such as knowledge community, salvation, God, prayer and evil.
  introduction to religious studies: Studying Religion Russell T. McCutcheon, 2024-01-22 Widely used as a primer, a class text, or just a provocation to critical thinking, Studying Religion clearly explains the methods and theories employed in the academic study of religion by tackling the problem of how scholars define and then study religion. Written for all newcomers to the field, its brief chapters explore the three main ways in which religion is defined and, along the way, also consider a range of related topics, from the history and functions of religion to its public discourse, religion in the courts, and the classification of diverse groups into world religions. The works of classic and contemporary scholars—from Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud to Bruce Lincoln and Naomi Goldenberg—are analyzed and explored in readable chapters and detailed supporting materials. Studying Religion represents a shift away from the traditional descriptive and comparative approach and, instead, uses the study of religion to invite readers to consider how they divide up, name, and come to know the world around them. This edition also includes a new final chapter, Identification Matters, adding to the case studies included throughout this book to present a collection of contemporary instances where different approaches to defining and studying religion make it possible to study other issues of contemporary relevance, including those involving gender, race, and the rights of indigenous peoples. The new chapter makes explicit the practical topics of identity and status that have always been implicit throughout the entire book, bringing into the classroom a wide variety of timely and relevant topics that can be better understood by its approach. This book therefore remains invaluable to all students of religious studies—whether in the introductory class or as an example of an alternative way of approaching the field.
  introduction to religious studies: Digital Humanities and Libraries and Archives in Religious Studies Clifford B. Anderson, 2022-02-07 How are digital humanists drawing on libraries and archives to advance research and learning in the field of religious studies and theology? How can librarians and archivists make their collections accessible to digital humanists? The goal of this volume is to provide an overview of how religious and theological libraries and archives are supporting the nascent field of digital humanities in religious studies. The volume showcases the perspectives of faculty, librarians, archivists, and allied cultural heritage professionals who are drawing on primary and secondary sources in innovative ways to create digital humanities projects in theology and religious studies. Topics include curating collections as data, conducting stylometric analyses of religious texts, and teaching digital humanities at theological libraries. The shift to digital humanities promises closer collaborations between scholars, archivists, and librarians. The chapters in this volume constitute essential reading for those interested in the future of theological librarianship and of digital scholarship in the fields of religious studies and theology.
  introduction to religious studies: How to Study the Sacred Dr Andrea Diem-Lane, 2014-06-10 This is an informative and easy to understand introduction to the academic study of religion. Touches upon such topics as Where did religion come from? to What is the social function of religion? Covers such notable theorists as Ninian Smart, Peter Berger, and Mark Juergensmeyer. Excellent as an introductory text for both high school and college courses.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies, Second Edition Cyril Orji, 2021-01-07 An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies walks students through topical issues to be encountered in the study of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as these religions encounter other religions in the context of the wider ecumenism. The text is written from a Christian point of view and aims at helping students understand that to be Christian is to be ecumenical. African Traditional Religions (ATRs) has been included in this survey to provide background for the religious traditions and cultures of peoples of Africa as Christianity moves inexorably southward. The book has been written with undergraduate general education students in mind—including meeting the needs of those in seminaries and theological institutes.
  introduction to religious studies: Digital Humanities and Research Methods in Religious Studies Christopher D. Cantwell, Kristian Petersen, 2021-02-22 This volume provides practical, but provocative, case studies of exemplary projects that apply digital technology or methods to the study of religion. An introduction and 16 essays are organized by the kinds of sources digital humanities scholars use - texts, images, and places - with a final section on the professional and pedagogical issues digital scholarship raises for the study of religion.--
  introduction to religious studies: Religious Studies: The Key Concepts Carl Olson, 2010-09-28 An accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to give a comprehensive overview of the subject.
  introduction to religious studies: Introducing Religion Robert Ellwood, 2016-10-14 Introducing Religion, 4/e explores the different ways of looking at religion in the twenty-first century. A broad overview to religious studies as a discipline introduces students to the various subjects of religion. Introducing Religion teaches readers how to think in academic religious studies and its main areas, including: sociology of religion, psychology of religion, history of religion, religion and art, ethics, and more. The fourth edition has been expanded with new chapters exploring topics of contemporary interest: myth, spiritual paths, religion and popular culture, religion in the computer age, religion and war. Contemporary topics engage today’s students, relating the topics to the changing world around them.
  introduction to religious studies: Studying Religion Russell T. McCutcheon, 2014-12-05 Widely used as a primer, a text and a provocation to critical thinking, 'Studying Religion' aims to develop students' skills. The book clearly explains the methods and theories employed in the study of religion. Essays are offered on a range of topics: from the history and functions of religion to public discourse on religion and the classification of religions. The works of key scholars - from Karl Marx, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Rudolf Otto to Mircea Eliade, James G. Frazer, and Sigmund Freud - are analysed and explored. 'Studying Religion' represents a shift away from the traditional focus of describing the exotic or curious religious 'Other' to an examination of how religious behaviours and institutions are studied. The book will be invaluable to students of religious studies.
  introduction to religious studies: How To Study The Sacred: An Introduction To Religious Studies Andrea Diem-Lane, 2014-05-29 Why do we find historians, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, even neurologists so interested in religion in the first place? Perhaps it is because religion is less about God than it is about human beings--representing our psycho-social-emotional-biological state, our cultural values, and our overall history. The purpose of this book is to introduce the student to the main questions in religious studies and to survey some of the dominant theories drawing from a variety of disciplines. In sum, it is a short introduction to the field of religious studies.
  introduction to religious studies: Religion Today Ross Aden, Chris A. Kramer, 2024-07-02 Religion Today introduces students to key concepts in religious studies through a compelling problem-solving framework. Each chapter opens with a contemporary case study that helps students engage in current religious issues, explore possible solutions to difficult religious problems today, and learn key themes and concepts in religious studies. To enhance student learning, a free Student Study Guide is available for download from Rowman & Littlefield. The Study Guide features chapter summaries, definition quizzes for students to test themselves on key terms, and possible learning activities.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introduction to Christian Theology Justo L. González, Zaida Maldonado Pérez, 2002 This book helps beginning theological students grasp the basics of Christian theology. Consciously avoiding the perspective of one school of thought or confessional tradition, the authors provide the reader with a brief, broad overview of the questions and contents of theological study. Their accessible use of language, clear organization, and careful explanation will prove of invaluable aid to those who are getting their theological feet wet for the first time. In the words of its authors, this book offers an introduction 'to the fuller spectrum of Christian theology as it has developed through the centuries.' Few writers address the historical development of the classic doctrines and the contemporary resonance as adroitly as Gonzalez and Perez. The chapter on Jesus Christ, for example, presents concise summaries of the treatments of Christ's person leading up to Chalcedon, while suggesting a need for a multiplicity of images in understanding the work of Christ that liberates the whole person and restores all creation. Beginning students, as a result, are invited into a living theological conversation, where the contested claims of the past have continued relevance in a contemporary era beset by its undervaluing of the body and creation. Broadly ecumenical in tenor, with reference to theologians from nearly every century, the work should appeal to both a popular readership and introductory students in college and seminary. One disappointing aspect of the book is an absence of Latino/a, feminist, and liberation perspectives. For a work that argues for the contextuality of all theology, and from authors whose previous work has been monumental in Hispanic theological education, this lack is surprising.---David H. Jensen, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Religious Studies Review, Volume 29 Number 3, July 2003.
  introduction to religious studies: The Study of Religion George D. Chryssides, Ron Geaves, 2013-12-05 This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explaining the history of the methodology, including ideas of key theorists, and discusses key issues in the field, such as gender, phenomenology, and the insider/outsider discourse. Updated throughout, additional material includes: -New chapter on colonialism and post-colonialism -New chapter on insider/outsider discourse -Coverage of 'cyber-religion' and the internet as a research tool in religious studies Study and classroom features in each chapter include: -Chapter outlines -Case studies -Boxed key concepts -Discussion questions -Chapter bibliographies The text is illustrated throughout with 35 images, and extra resources can be found online, including additional coverage of 'levels of religion'.
  introduction to religious studies: The Thing about Religion David Morgan, 2021-03-19 Common views of religion typically focus on the beliefs and meanings derived from revealed scriptures, ideas, and doctrines. David Morgan has led the way in radically broadening that framework to encompass the understanding that religions are fundamentally embodied, material forms of practice. This concise primer shows readers how to study what has come to be termed material religion—the ways religious meaning is enacted in the material world. Material religion includes the things people wear, eat, sing, touch, look at, create, and avoid. It also encompasses the places where religion and the social realities of everyday life, including gender, class, and race, intersect in physical ways. This interdisciplinary approach brings religious studies into conversation with art history, anthropology, and other fields. In the book, Morgan lays out a range of theories, terms, and concepts and shows how they work together to center materiality in the study of religion. Integrating carefully curated visual evidence, Morgan then applies these ideas and methods to case studies across a variety of religious traditions, modeling step-by-step analysis and emphasizing the importance of historical context. The Thing about Religion will be an essential tool for experts and students alike. Two free, downloadable course syllabi created by the author are available online.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies Cyril Orji, 2015-08-25 An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies walks students through topical issues to be encountered in the study of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as these religions encounter other religions in the context of the wider ecumenism. The text is written from a Christian point of view and aims at helping students understand that to be Christian is to be ecumenical. African Traditional Religions (ATRs) has been included in this survey to provide background for the religious traditions and cultures of peoples of Africa as Christianity moves inexorably southward. The book has been written with undergraduate general education students in mind--including meeting the needs of those in seminaries and theological institutes. A brilliant, in-depth overview of the main elements that constitute the Jewish-Christian tradition, situated in its historical and ecumenical context. Orji combines thorough, well-documented research with a clear easy-to-follow style. The book serves as a detailed introduction for the beginner, and a comprehensive review for the seasoned professional. This, indeed, is an outstanding text. --William P. Roberts, Professor Emeritus, University of Dayton Prof. Orji has provided the reader with a comprehensive and historical introduction to the theology and religious studies that is centered in the Christian tradition, but integrates this knowledge along side the development of Judaism, Islam, and African religious traditions. The work is ambitiously contemporary with a vital approach given our increasingly pluralistic context. --John D. Dadosky, Associate Professor, Regis College/University of Toronto Cyril Orji is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Dayton, OH. He is the author of The Catholic University and the Search for Truth (2013).
  introduction to religious studies: A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion Craig Martin, 2017-04-21 A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex relations between religion and society. The aim is to provide readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This thoroughly revised second edition has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: Essentialism Functionalism Authority Domination. All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with new and engaging examples and case studies throughout, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the subject area for the first time.
  introduction to religious studies: Quest for Examined Beliefs Hemchand Gossai, 2012-06-20 Quest for Examined Beliefs presents a thematic approach to the study of Religion. The introductory topics examined in this text are organized into eight thematic sections: Religion and the World; Religion and Nationhood; Religion and Justice; Religion and Gender; Peace and War; Religion: Suffering and Hope; Religion and Society; God and Humanity. Students are introduced to principal primary sources through a selection of sacred texts. The diverse range of voices in these selections provides a variety of perspectives, all of which have implications for contemporary society. Professors and students alike will discover existential issues in these chapters that will touch their lives in some way. Quest for Examined Beliefs is not intended to be exhaustive; rather, it presents a foundation on which to build an ongoing conversation. Hemchand Gossai is Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia Southern University. He is the author of several books including Barrenness and Blessing: Abraham, Sarah and Journey of Faith and A Requiem for Neil. He speaks extensively to Civic, Religious and College groups on such themes as Social Justice and A Just Society; the Inspired Life; the Virtue of Interrupted Lives.
  introduction to religious studies: Faith Seeking Understanding Daniel L. Migliore, 2004-06-14 Daniel Migliore's Faith Seeking Understanding has been a standard introduction to Christian theology for more than a decade. The book's presentation of traditional doctrine in freshly contemporary ways, its concern to hear and critically engage new voices in theology, and its creative and accessible style have kept it one of the most stimulating, balanced, and readable guides to theology available. This second edition of Faith Seeking Understanding features improvements from cover to cover. Besides updating and expanding the entire text of the book, Migliore has added two completely new chapters. The first, Confessing Jesus Christ in Context, explores the unique contributions to Christian theology made by recent theologians working in the African American, Asian American, Latin American, Hispanic, feminist, womanist, and mujerista traditions. The second new chapter, The Finality of Jesus Christ and Religious Pluralism, addresses the growing interest in the relationship of Christianity to other religions and their adherents. Migliore's three delightful theological dialogues are followed by a new appendix, an extensive glossary of theological terms, making the book even more useful to students seeking to understand the history, themes, and challenges of Christian belief.
  introduction to religious studies: The Cambridge Companion to Religious Studies Robert A. Orsi, 2012 Informative and provocative, this book introduces readers to debates in the contemporary study of religion and suggests future research possibilities.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introduction to the Theology of Religions Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, 2009-08-20 How does Christianity relate to other religions? Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen offers a detailed and comprehensive survey of the diverse explanations proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. This indispensable guide is for anyone seeking to grasp Christianity?s relationship to world religions.
  introduction to religious studies: Theory for Religious Studies William E. Deal, Timothy Kandler Beal, 2004 First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
  introduction to religious studies: The Religion Toolkit John Morreall, Tamara Sonn, 2011-09-15 This complete overview of religious studies provides students with the essential knowledge and tools they need to explore and understand the nature of religion. Covers the early development of religion, with overviews of major and minor religions from Islam to Scientology Considers recent developments including secularization; the relationship between religion and science; and scientific studies on religion, health, and mystical experience Uses humor throughout, allowing students to remain open-minded to the subject Explains what it means to study religion academically, and considers the impact of the study of religion on religion itself Contains numerous student-friendly features including photos, maps, time lines, side bars, historical profiles, and population distribution figures Provides classroom users with a lively website,www.wiley.com/go/religiontoolkit, including questions, quizzes, extra material, and helpful primary and secondary sources
  introduction to religious studies: The Story of Religion in America James P. Byrd, James Hudnut-Beumler, 2021-11-30 Written primarily for undergraduate classes in American religious history and organized chronologically, this new textbook presents the broad scope of the story of religion in the American colonies and the United States. While following certain central narratives, including the long shadow of Puritanism, the competition between revival and reason, and the defining role of racial and ethnic diversity, the book tells the story of American religion in all its historical and moral complexity. To appeal to its broad range of readers, this textbook includes charts, timelines, and suggestions for primary source documents that will lead readers into a deeper engagement with the material. Unlike similar history books, The Story of Religion in America pays careful attention to balancing the story of Christianity with the central contributions of other religions.
  introduction to religious studies: A Guide for Writing about Theology and Religion Mari Rapela Heidt, 2012 This resource reviews the basics necessary for good scholarly religious writing, including how to correctly cite texts from various traditions; how to refer to people and rituals properly; and what common grammar, punctuation, and usage errors to avoid--
  introduction to religious studies: Occult Roots of Religious Studies Yves Mühlematter, Helmut Zander, 2021-06-08 The historiographers of religious studies have written the history of this discipline primarily as a rationalization of ideological, most prominently theological and phenomenological ideas: first through the establishment of comparative, philological and sociological methods and secondly through the demand for intentional neutrality. This interpretation caused important roots in occult-esoteric traditions to be repressed. This process of “purification” (Latour) is not to be equated with the origin of the academic studies. De facto, the elimination of idealistic theories took time and only happened later. One example concerning the early entanglement is Tibetology, where many researchers and respected chair holders were influenced by theosophical ideas or were even members of the Theosophical Society. Similarly, the emergence of comparatistics cannot be understood without taking into account perennialist ideas of esoteric provenance, which hold that all religions have a common origin. In this perspective, it is not only the history of religious studies which must be revisited, but also the partial shaping of religious studies by these traditions, insofar as it saw itself as a counter-model to occult ideas.
  introduction to religious studies: Queer Religiosities Melissa M. Wilcox, 2020-02-17 Queer Religiosities is the first comprehensive, comparative, and globally focused introduction to queer and transgender studies in religion. Addressing sophisticated topics in clear and accessible language, award-winning teacher and scholar Melissa M. Wilcox brings her engaging lecture style into conversation with the work of scholars around the globe to welcome students into these rapidly growing fields. Following an introduction to key concepts in religious studies, queer studies, and transgender studies and an overview of the history of transgender and queer studies in religion, thematic chapters address the topics of stories, conversations, practices, identities, communities, and politics and power. This inherently comparative organization helps readers to understand the details and complexities of religions, genders, and sexualities as they are lived out around the world. Additional resources include study questions, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, a glossary, an annotated filmography, and a selected bibliography to encourage further study.
  introduction to religious studies: African American Religious Studies Gayraud S. Wilmore, 1989 Gayraud S. Wilmore is Professor of Church History and Afro-American Religious Studies at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He has published numerous articles and booksl including Black Witness to the Apostolic Faith, David Shannon, co-ed.; Black and Presbyterian: The Heritage and the Hope; and Last Things First. Professor Wilmore is the recpicient of the Bruce Klunder Award of the Presbyterian Interracial Councils (1969), the Sward of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Harlem (1971), and various honorary degrees.
  introduction to religious studies: An Introduction to the Book of Abraham John Laurence Gee, 2016-11-30 When the Book of Abraham was first published to the world in 1842, it was published as a translation of some ancient records that have fallen into [Joseph Smith's] hands from the catacombs of Egypt, purporting to be the writings of Abraham while he was in Egypt, called 'The Book of Abraham, Written by his Own Hand, upon Papyrus.' The resultant record was thus connected with the papyri once owned by Joseph Smith, though which papyrus of the four or five in his possession was never specified. Those papyri would likely interest only a few specialists--were the papyri not bound up in a religious controversy. This controversy covers a number of interrelated issues, and an even greater number of theories have been put forward about these issues. Given the amount of information available, the various theories, and the variety of fields of study the subject requires, misunderstandings and misinformation often prevail. The goal with the Introduction to the Book of Abraham is to make reliable information about the Book of Abraham accessible to the general reader.
  introduction to religious studies: Biblical Studies, Theology, Religion and Philosophy N. Amanze, 2012-06-28 This book introduces the study of Biblical studies, theology, religion and philosophy from an African perspective. The book comprises twenty six chapters divided into four sections. The first section deals with Biblical studies, the second with theology, the third with religion and the fourth with philosophy. The contributions are from 20 eminent scholars from African and Caribbean universities.
  introduction to religious studies: Introduction to Scholastic Theology Ulrich G. Leinsle, 2010 With this book, distinguished historian of philosophy Ulrich Leinsle offers the first comprehensive introduction to scholastic theology -- a textbook for both Protestant and Catholic students.
  introduction to religious studies: Down in the Valley Julius H. Bailey, 2016-04-08 African American religions constitute a diverse group of beliefs and practices that emerged from the African diaspora brought about by the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional religions that had informed the worldviews of Africans were transported to the shores of the Americas and transformed to make sense of new contexts and conditions. This book explores the survival of traditional religions and how African American religions have influenced and been shaped by American religious history. The text provides an overview of the central people, issues, and events in an account that considers Protestant denominations, Catholicism, Islam, Pentecostal churches, Voodoo, Conjure, Rastafarianism, and new religious movements such as Black Judaism, the Nation of Islam, and the United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors. The book addresses contemporary controversies, including President Barack Obamas former pastor Jeremiah Wright, and it will be valuable to all students of African American religions, African American studies, sociology of religion, American religious history, the Black Church, and black theology.
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The role played by religious commitment in classrooms and departments of religious studies has been the principal issue on which the debate on the na ture and significance of method and …

AN INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY - Cambridge …
this introduction to Christian theology – its basic concepts, confes-sional content, and history – emphasizes the relevance of the key ... version from Charles Singer, ed., Studies in the History and Method of Science, i (Oxford: Clarendon, 1917). 157 ix ... 2.1 Global demographics of religious adherence 43 3.1 Kinds of revelation 52

Religious Studies (REL) - North Carolina State University
Religious Studies (REL) REL 200 Introduction to the Study of Religion (3 credit hours) Historical, theoretical, and methodological introduction to the study of religion. Critical analysis of development of the discipline of Religious Studies. Preparation for all advanced study in Religious Studies theory and method, as well as training to study ...

GCSE Religious Studies B - Revisely
1 Introduction 1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Religious Studies B Our GCSE enables you to focus in depth on the Catholic faith, by looking at beliefs, teachings, ... You can find out all about our Religious Studies B qualification at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies 1.2 …

GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Religious Studies
GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Religious Studies Introduction − Ofqual 2015 4 With respect to all other GCE qualifications in Religious Studies, awarding organisations must continue to comply with the General Conditions of Recognition, the GCE Qualification Level Conditions,5 and the relevant Regulatory Documents.

CCEA GCSE Specimen Assessment Materials for Religious Studies
Religious Studies GCSE For first teaching from September 2017 For first assessment in Summer 2018 For first award in Summer 2019 Subject Code: 4610. ... Paper 6: An Introduction to Christian Ethics 111 Paper 7: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion 129 Paper 8: …

R.S.F. 101 – INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Weebly
INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES (LECTURED BY JAYANTA BOGODA) 2010 What is religion? Religion means 'belief systém'. Believeing in accordance with cause and effect theory. It is a believe systém which is based on cause and effect.1 The term religion is not easy to be defined although there are many definitions given by scholars.

REVISED GCE AS & A Level Scheme of Work Religious Studies
Religious Studies REVISED GCE AS & A Level This is an exemplar scheme of work which supports the teaching and learning of the ... GCE Religious Studies Contents . Page : Unit AS 1: An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke . 5 . Unit AS 2: An Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles : 21 : Unit AS 3: An Introduction to Old Testament Covenant and ...

GCSE Religious Studies Practice Questions - Parkwood Academy
2 Contents 1. Marking Criteria for 4, 5 and 12 mark questions 2. Practice examination questions Paper 1 • Christian Beliefs • Christian Practices • Islam Beliefs • Islam Practices Paper 2 • Theme A –Relationships and families • Theme B –Religion and life • Theme D –Conflict and Peace • Theme E –Crime and Punishment Each unit will have practice questions for 4 mark,

WJEC Eduqas GCE AS in RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES SPECIFICATION Teaching from 2016 For award from 2017 Version 4 October 2020 ... Introduction 3 1.1 Aims and objectives 3 1.2 Prior learning and progression 4 1.3 Equality and fair access 4 2. Subject content 5 2.1 Component 1 6 2.2 Component 2 31

General Certificate of Secondary Education 2019 Religious Studies …
Religious Studies Paper 6 An Introduction to Christian Ethics [GRE61] THURSDAY 23 MAY, AFTERNOON General Certificate of Secondary Education 2019 Centre Number Candidate Number MV18 11808.02 MV18. 11808.02 MV18 2 Section A Answer all questions. 1 …

Advance Information GCE Religious Studies - CCEA
GCE Religious Studies Summer 2023 General Information for Students and Teachers We have produced this Advance Information to help support students’ preparation and revision in the period leading up to CCEA timetabled examinations in Summer 2023. This Advance Information: • provides the focus of the content of the Summer 2023 examination papers;

Religious Studies - PapaCambridge
Religious Studies Assessment Unit AS 2 assessing An Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles [SRE21] THURSDAY 17 MAY, MORNING TIME 1 hour 20 minutes. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklet provided. Answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B. …

A Brief Introduction to Christianity - INFORM
A Brief Introduction to Christianity Christianity is the world’s largest religious tradition with around 2.4 billion followers, around 30% of the world’s population in 2020. It is based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth who lived in the Middle East over 2000 years ago. Stories of his life and teachings are collected in the New

REL 100: Introduction to Religious Studies - Department of Religious …
Religious Studies 124: Religion Observed in Popular Film Spring Semester 2017 Tuesday 3:30-5:50 Lloyd 329 Instructor Theodore Louis Trost . Professor, Religious Studies and New College . E-mail: ttrost@ua.edu ; Phone: 348-7534 ... REL 100: Introduction to Religious Studies: ...

WJEC Eduqas GCSE in RELIGIOUS STUDIES ROUTE B
Introduction 4 DfE Subject Content 5 Continuing Professional Development 5 Specification Overview 6 Component 1: Foundational Catholic Theology 8 ... Religious Studies course in September 2016 will sit all three examinations in May/June 2018. Route B is the path of study to be taken by Catholic centres. It takes a distinctive issues-based

Chief Examiner’s Report Religious Studies - CCEA
CCEA GCE Religious Studies (Summer Series) 2023 GCE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS Chief Examiner’s Report Subject Overview It was evident that most candidates were well prepared for this series and that tasks across all units were accessible, permitting candidates the opportunity to showcase what they knew, understood and could do.

An Introduction to Christian Ethics - CCEA
Below are the assessment objectives for Religious Studies. Candidates must: AO1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion, including beliefs, practices and sources of authority; and AO2 analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, including their significance and influence. Quality of students’ responses

Examiners’ report RELIGIOUS STUDIES - OCR
RELIGIOUS STUDIES H573 For first teaching in 2016 A LEVEL Version 1 H573/01 Summer 2023 series ... Introduction Our examiners’ reports are produced to offer constructive feedback on candidates’ performance in the examinations. They provide useful guidance for future candidates.

REL 100: Introduction to Religious Studies - religion.ua.edu
Introduction to the New Testament Fall 2021 Religious Studies 112-001 Monday & Wednesday 2-3:15 132 Lloyd Hall & Online via Zoom =syllabus subject to alteration= Instructor Theodore Louis Trost, Ph.D. Professor of Religious Studies and New …

General Certifi cate of Secondary Education 2019 - CCEA
Religious Studies Paper 6 An Introduction to Christian Ethics [GRE61] THURSDAY 23 MAY, AFTERNOON MARK SCHEME 11808.01 F. 11808.01 F 2 ... Below are the assessment objectives for Religious Studies. Candidates must: AO1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion, including beliefs, practices and sources

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GCSE Religious Studies Qualification Outline – Consultation
they would like the learners to study. Learners will answer questions on religious and non-religious beliefs as well as generic questions that can be applied to the centre’s chosen religion. Unit 2 - Faith and belief in action The purpose of this unit is to: • explore religious and non-religious beliefs, philosophies and worldviews

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Key Stage 3 Religious Studies Curriculum Map The main objective of Religious Studies at Ashlawn is to provide varied and enriching lessons that effectively prepare our students for life in a culturally diverse modern world. We aim to promote an awareness of …

Introduction to Religious Studies - Winthrop University
RELG 101: Introduction to Religious Studies Fall 2012 Section 001 (CRN 12133) T 3:30-4:45 Kinard 312 Section 002 (CRN 12134) T 9:30-10:45 Kinard 312 ... of religious values and beliefs through reading assignments and follow-up writing assignments on the tests, which will reveal the level of their recognition of the constructed ...

Introduction to Religion and Religious Studies - Kendall Hunt
1 Chapter 1 Introduction to Religion and Religious Studies Learning Outcomes By the end of the chapter, students will be able to ☛ discuss the difficulty of defining religion; ☛ describe basic elements of religion including creed, code, and cultus; ☛ identify various definitions of religion offered by scholars from a broad spectrum of disciplines;

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO Department of Theology Syllabus …
Introduction to Religious Studies is designed to provide a basic introduction to foundational aspects of at least two major religions, including basic elements of Catholic Christianity. Upon completion of this gateway course, students will be prepared to engage any second-tier course from among 13 options.

2019 Religious Studies - CCEA
Religious Studies Paper 7 An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion [GRE71] FRIDAY 31 MAY, AFTERNOON General Certificate of Secondary Education 2019 Centre Number Candidate Number MV18. 11758.02 MV18 2 Section A Answer all questions. 1 Life after Death (a) (i) What is meant by the term heaven? [1 mark]

Year 2/A level Religious Studies - Component 3: Religion and …
Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR: Year 2 Christianity, Philosophy and Ethics – see the section on Prichard 103-105; note this is a slightly longer on Prichard than in his Ethical Studies. • Bowie, Robert. Ethical Studies 2nd edition (Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes, 2004), see pages 68-69 for a Prichard focused introduction and pages 67-

Religious Studies KS3 Curriculum Plan 2022/23 - Queen …
INTRODUCTION TO KS3 RS1 This unit introduces students to different beliefs and views held by people around the world and the reasons for these beliefs. They will develop their abilities and skills in thinking about religion from a sociological, philosophical and theological ... Religious Studies KS3 Curriculum Plan 2022/23 ...

Religious Studies - University of Chicago
The following group of courses would satisfy a minor in Religious Studies: RLST 10100 Introduction to Religious Studies 100 RLST 11004 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible 100 RLST 22701 Religion and Society in Medieval Spain 100 RLST 26311 Islam and Biomedicine 100 RLST 27602 Religion, Gender and the State 100 RLST 28705 Christian Iconography 100

INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Rutgers University
2 Mar 2010 · The course will illustrate Religious Studies methodology by focusing upon mysticism and claims of “supernatural” experience. Mystical experiences have been an important part of nearly all religious traditions and have often played significant roles in the beginning of new religious movements. In many cultures mysticism is the normative means of

RELS-Religious Studies
RELS-Religious Studies 1 RELS-RELIGIOUS STUDIES RELS 1113 Introduction to Religious Studies 3 Credit Hours Facilitates understanding of human behaviors and products that are identified as religious. Includes critical engagements with ideas and practices of authority, transcendence, value, meaning, and collectivity.

Handbook for Theology and Religious Studies - Mary Immaculate …
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College - University of Limerick - was founded in 1999. It offers modules for both undergraduate ... Introduction to some of the major world religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese traditions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The world-views and ideas of each religion,

RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Amazon Web Services
The principal aim of the Scheme of Learning is to support teachers in the delivery of the new Eduqas A level Religious Studies specification. It is not intended as a comprehensive reference, but as support for professional teachers to develop stimulating and exciting courses tailored to the needs and skills of their own students in

An Introduction to *GRE61* - CCEA
Religious Studies Paper 6 An Introduction to Christian Ethics [GRE61] THURSDAY 23 AY, AFTERNN Centre Number Candidate Number *GRE61* See page 23 *24GRE6102* *24GRE6102* 11808.04 R Section A Answer all questions. 1 Personal and Family Issues (a) (i)What is meant by the word homosexual?

A-Level Religious Studies Wider Reading list - Furze Platt Senior …
A-Level Religious Studies – Wider Reading list If you need to borrow any books (the * ones), please borrow them from Gen 2 and complete the sign out book Religion and Ethics Reading List . General Books on Philosophy The Puzzle of Ethics* by Peter Vardy Ethical Studies * …

RELIGION STUDIES GRADE 12 STUDY GUIDE - National …
1 Introduction 3 2 How to use this document 4 3.1 Inter-religious Relationships 5 3.2 Concepts 6 3.3 State of Religious co-operation in South Africa pre-1994 7 3.4 State of Religious co-operation in South Africa post-1994 7 3.5.1 National Religious Leaders Forum (NRLF) 8 - 9 3.5.2 The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1023E (650) Introduction to World Religions . Fall/Winter 2022 – 2023 . Instructors: Ian Richards, Chaya Halberstam & Mahdi Tourage . ... Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 2130, Religious Studies 2203F/G. Extra Information: 3 hours . Course Weight: 1.00 . Breadth: Category B .

Assessment Unit AS 1 *SRE11* - CCEA
Religious Studies Assessment Unit AS 1 assessing An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke [SRE11] THURSDAY 23 MAY, AFTERNOON *36SRE1102* *36SRE1102* 14034 Section A Answer one question from Section A 1 (a)Describe the political and …

Introduction to Religious Studies - faculty.winthrop.edu
RELG 101: Introduction to Religious Studies . Fall 2010 . Section 001 TR 9:30-10:45 Kinard 305 . Section 002 TR 2:00-3:15 Kinard 312 . Section 003 TR 3:30-4:45 Kinard 312. ... The readings provide an introduction into the many approaches to the study of religion, and they provide examples of the array of questions and theories that arise when ...

WJEC Eduqas GCSE in RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SHORT COURSE)
GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Short Course) 1 INTRODUCTION WJEC Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course) covers the content necessary to fulfil the statutory requirements for the study of religion to the end of Key Stage 4. Centres are reminded that learners may only be assessed in EITHER short course OR full course GCSE Religious Studies, not ...

Examiners’ report RELIGIOUS STUDIES - OCR
introduction or conclusion to an essay and the rest of the class guess the question. Familiarity with technical terms and key thinkers on the specification If candidates have studied GCSE RS, they will be familiar with some elements of the A Level course, for

Chief Examiner’s Report Religious Studies - CCEA
CCEA GCE Religious Studies (Summer Series) 2019 GCE RELIGIOUS STUDIES Chief Examiner’s Report Introduction The quality of response offered by candidates throughout all units was very encouraging with the vast majority presenting evenly balanced answers between the (a) and (b) parts of questions.

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68 Introduction to Religious Studies INTRODUCTION There are two popular, related understandings of the word aesthetics (sometimes spelled esthetics). The first is found in intellectual circles and tends to relate to theories of art, often in attempts to define beauty. The second is found in general

GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies - Subject guide - Pearson …
Religious Studies 2016 This brochure provides an overview of the specifications for our new Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies qualifications. We’ll outline how our specifications will inspire your students, address changes to the qualification, and we’ll also outline the high-quality support and resources you can expect. We’ll provide:

WJEC GCE AS/A LEVEL in RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES Teaching from 2016 Version 2 September 2018 SAMPLE ASSESSMENT ... AS LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES UNIT 1: Option A An Introduction to the Study of Christianity SAMPLE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS 1 hour 15 mins ADDITIONAL MATERIALS In addition to this examination paper, you will need an 8 page answer book. ...

RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Cambridge University Press & Assessment
RELIGIOUS STUDIES The Cambridge Companion to Religious Studies is both informative and provocative, introducing readers to key debates in the contempo-rary study of religion and suggesting future research possibilities. A group of distinguished scholars takes up some of the most pressing theoretical questions in the fi eld.

General Certifi cate of Secondary Education 2023 - CCEA
Below are the assessment objectives for Religious Studies. Candidates must: AO1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion, including beliefs, practices and sources of authority; and AO2 analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, including their signifi cance and infl uence. Quality of candidates’ responses

GCE Religious Studies Specification Addendum - CCEA
Textual Studies AS 1: An Introduction to the Gospel of LukeAS 2: An Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles AS 3: An Introduction to Themes in the Old Testament Section A and Systematic Study of One Religion AS 4: The Origins and Development ofthe Early Christian Church to AD 325 AS 5: The Celtic Church in Ireland in the Fifth, Sixth