Introduction to religious studies / Harvey J. Sindima.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sindima, Harvey J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Study and teaching.

Religion.

Religions--Study and teaching.

Religions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather, this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia, providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broadening the horizons of religious studies students.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1. Why Study Religion; Chapter 2. What is Religion; Chapter 3. The Elements of Religion; Chapter 4. Celebration and Divination; Chapter 5. Scripture; Chapter 6. Religions Functionaries; Chapter 7. Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft; Chapter 8. Sacred Time, Objects, and Space; Chapter 9. Living Within the Sacred; Works Cited; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-173) and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

0-7618-8256-1

9786613912114

1-283-59966-X

0-7618-4762-6

OCLC:

817812600