Religious Studies: The Key Concepts
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Carl Olson | ISBN: | 9781136902055 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 28, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Carl Olson |
| ISBN: | 9781136902055 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 28, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is 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. Subjects covered include:
- afterlife
- comparative religion
- festivals
- ethics
- gender
- monotheism
- world religions
- modernity
- pilgrimage
- theism
- secularization
With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference for all students, academics and researchers.
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is 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. Subjects covered include:
- afterlife
- comparative religion
- festivals
- ethics
- gender
- monotheism
- world religions
- modernity
- pilgrimage
- theism
- secularization
With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference for all students, academics and researchers.
