Religious Studies in Atlantic Canada
Subtitle: A State-of-the-Art Review
Publisher: Canadian Corp. Studies in Religion
Published: September 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780889203617
Subjects: Religion & Beliefs; Spirituality - General; Religion; Religion - Church History; General; Religion / General; Religion - General
Description: "Religious Studies in Atlantic Canada surveys the history and place of the study of religion within Canadian universities. Following a historical introduction to the public and denominationally founded universities in the Atlantic region, the book situates the departments of religious studies in relation to the distinctive characteristics of the various universities in the region, focusing on curriculum, research, and teaching." "Bowlby examines the current strengths of the religious studies departments in Atlantic Canada, and where those departments are fragile, i.e., where departments have thrived because of careful long-term planning, as well as where crises of retirements have radically affected the size and strength of departments. In conclusion, Bowlby suggests strategies for future survival and growth in the field of religious studies."--BOOK JACKET.