E-Books →Introducing Religion Religious Studies for the Twenty–First Century 6th Edition

Introducing Religion examines the different ways of looking at religion in the twenty-first century. Providing a broad overview to the discipline of religious studies, this new edition continues to introduce students to engaging and contemporary topics such as:
sociology of religion
psychology of religion
history of religion
religion and art
religious ethics
popular religion
religion and violence
Thoroughly updated throughout, this sixth edition includes new coverage of current debates and hot topics in the field, such as concerns about "essentialism" in religion, the importance of categorization, and the role of psychology in religious experience. This textbook is fundamental reading for students approaching this subject area for the first time.