Religious studies in Atlantic Canada : a state-of-the-art review / Paul W.R.Bowlby ; with essays by Tom Faulkner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowlby, Paul William Reid, 1944-

Contributor:

Faulkner, Tom, 1945-

Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion.

Series:

Study of religion in Canada ; 6.

Study of religion in Canada = Sciences religieuses au Canada ; 6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Study and teaching (Higher)--Atlantic Provinces.

Religion.

Theology--Study and teaching (Higher)--Atlantic Provinces.

Theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Waterloo, Ont. : Published for the Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion/Corporation canadienne des sciences religieuses by Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

Preface

1. Introduction

2. The religious roots of the universities in the Atlantic Provinces

3. Departments and degree programs in religious studies

4. The curriculum in religious studies

5. Faculty in religious studies

6. Conclusion

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Appendix 4

Selected bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781299313057

1299313051

9780889208759

0889208751

OCLC:

753479465