Introduction to religious studies
By: Paul O. Myhre, editor.
Contributors: Myhre, Paul O.
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Winona, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780884899761
Subjects: Religion
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: For teachers using this book; title: What is religion? / Paul O. Myhre; title: How is religion studied? / Debra Majeed; title: Origin stories and religion : how are religions formed / David C. Ratke; title: Religion as truth-claims / Dianne L. Oliver; title: Sacred words, stories, writings, and books / Karl N. Jacobson, Rolf A. Jacobson; title: An aesthetic approach to religion / S. Brent Plate; title: Religious ethics, moral values, and standards for human conduct / Jack A. Hill; title: Violence and religion / Darlene Fozard Weaver; title: Social activism and engagement / Swasti Bhattacharyya; title: World religions : environmentally active / Daniel G. Deffenbaugh; title: Ascetically and mystically removed and engaged / Bernadette McNary-Zak; title: Technology and religion / A.K.M. Adam; title: Studying science and religion / S. Brian Stratton; title: Ritual studies / Kendra G. Hotz.