ABSTRACT

Religion in America, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the changing religious landscape of the United States. Extensively revised and updated to reflect current events and trends, this new edition continues to engage students in reflection about religious diversity. Julia Corbett-Hemeyer presents the study of religion as a tool for developing appreciation of communities of faith other than one’s own and for understanding the dynamics at work in religion in the United States today. 

part |38 pages

Preliminary Considerations

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

Religious America: Diversity and Freedom

part |134 pages

Christianity in the United States

chapter |22 pages

Christianity in American Culture

Diverse Themes

chapter |23 pages

Catholic Christianity

Sacramental Community

chapter |28 pages

Ethnic Diversity in Christianity

Two Examples

part |132 pages

Preliminary Considerations

chapter |20 pages

Muslims in the United States

A Growing Minority

chapter |30 pages

Hindus and Buddhists

Asia Comes to America

chapter |17 pages

Conflict and Controversy