The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion

John R. Hinnells

Psychology Press, 2005 - 556 páginas

The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion is a major resource for everyone taking courses in religious studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion - including psychology, philosophy, anthropology and comparative study - before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues, such as gender, science, fundamentalism, ritual, and new religious movements. Written by renowned international specialists, and using clear and accessible language throughout, it is an excellent guide to the problems and questions found in exams and on courses.

* Surveys the history of religious studies and the key disciplinary approaches

* Highlights contemporary issues such as globalization, diaspora and politics

* Explains why the study of religion is relevant in today's world

* A valuable resource for courses at all levels

Índice

• Why study religions?: 5
• The study of religion in historical perspective: 21
• Theories of religion: 49
• Theology: 61
• Philosophy of religion: 80
• Religious studies: 98
• Sociology of religion: 125
• Anthropology of religion: 144
• Psychology of religion: 164
• Phenomenology of religion: 182
• Gender: 229
• Insideroutsider perspectives: 243
• Postmodernism: 259
• Orientalism and the study of religions: 275
• Secularization: 291
• Mysticism and spirituality: 306
• New religious movements: 323
• Fundamentalism: 337
• Myth and ritual: 355
• scripture tradition charisma: 379
• Hermeneutics: 392
• Religious pluralism: 407
• Religion and politics: 423
• Religion and geography: 439
• Religion and science: 456
• Religion and cognition: 473
• Religion and culture: 489
• Religion and the arts: 509
• transformations of: 526
• Index: 550

Información bibliográfica

• Título: The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion; Religious studies. Study guides. Education resources; Routledge Religion Companions Series; The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion, John R. Hinnells; [The Routledge companions]
• Editor: John R. Hinnells
• Edición: reimpresa
• Editor: Psychology Press, 2005
• ISBN: 0415333105, 9780415333108
• N.º de páginas: 556 páginas