A Student's Guide to Religious Studies (ISI Guides to the Major Disciplines)
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- Synopsis
- An exploration of the challenges of teaching and studying about religion in secular academic settings. The study of religion in American higher education is fraught with difficulties that raise important questions about the nature of faith and the purpose of advanced learning. Although religion has been foundational to some of the United States&’ most prestigious universities, religious studies is a relatively recent addition to the liberal arts curriculum. As a result, students often take courses in religion with expectations that exceed what professors can actually deliver. D. G. Hart explores the conundrums of the ambiguous position of religious studies in the academy and offers advice about the best way to approach and benefit from the teaching and study of religion in contexts often hostile to faith.
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 90 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781497645134
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781932236583
- Publisher:
- Intercollegiate Studies Institute
- Date of Addition:
- 10/02/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Intercollegiate Studies Institute
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Religion and Spirituality, Education
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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