ABSTRACT

Introducing Religion, 4/e explores the different ways of looking at religion in the twenty-first century. A broad overview to religious studies as a discipline introduces students to the various subjects of religion. Introducing Religion teaches readers how to think in academic religious studies and its main areas, including: sociology of religion, psychology of religion, history of religion, religion and art, ethics, and more.

The fourth edition has been expanded with new chapters exploring topics of contemporary interest: myth, spiritual paths, religion and popular culture, religion in the computer age, religion and war. Contemporary topics engage today’s students, relating the topics to the changing world around them. 

chapter 1|13 pages

How to Study Religion

chapter 2|17 pages

History of Religion on Planet Earth

chapter 4|13 pages

Magic Doorways: Symbol, Rite, and Religion

chapter 7|15 pages

Why Evil?

chapter 8|23 pages

Faith Through Form: Religion and Art

chapter 14|24 pages

How Shall We Live? Religion and Ethics

chapter 15|20 pages

Horror and Glory: Religion Confronting War