Religions of the World: Spirituality & Practice
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 234
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Copyright: 2021
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Human beings have traditionally turned towards religion during times of extreme stress and uncertainty very similar to our present day. Religions proffer leading a life of spirituality and practice as being transformative for ourselves, communities and the planet. Religions of the World: Spirituality & Practice provides a contemporary approach to the study of world religions drawing on teachings from Eastern, Western, and Indigenous traditions including mysticism.
- What are the transformational experiences offered an individual found within foundational teachings, paradigms, and practices of religious traditions?
- What and how does an individual practice within traditions?
- How do religions foster a sense of connection with societies, Earth, and the cosmos as a whole?
- Guided questions provide “Food for Thought” throughout the text.
- Additional reflective and engaged exercises for the reader are included.
This book encapsulates 20 years of teaching Religions of the World courses at the college level. This work highlights the intersectionality of religion, spirituality, and practice using a personal, social, and ecological lens.
Dedication of Merit
Part One: RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, AND PRACTICE
Introduction to World Religions: Spirituality and Practice
Building Foundation and Consensus
What Is Religion?
What Is Spirituality?
Religion and/or Spirituality?
What Is Practice?
Three Purposes of Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Spiritual Ecoliteracy, Religion, and the Three Practice Lenses in Religion
Part Two: EASTERN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Hinduism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Buddhism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Taoism and Confucianism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Confucianism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Part Three: WESTERN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Judaism
Profiles in Contemporary Judaism
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Christianity
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Islam
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Part Four: INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS
Indigenous Traditions
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Part Five: MYSTICISM: SPIRITUALITY AND PRACTICE
Mysticism
What Is Mysticism?
Mysticism, Spirituality, and Practice
Personal, Social, and Ecological Mysticism
Conclusion
Part Six: REFLECTION EXERCISES
Professor Mike’s Sit-for-5 Exercise
At One with the Cosmos
Exploring Spiritual Ecoliteracy
What’s Happening in Your Community?
Ask the Teacher
Thinking in Terms of Cosmos and Planetary Inter-Being
References
Michael Lees is a Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and author of Religions of the World: Spirituality & Practice. He holds a PhD in Education with a concentration in Global and Comparative Education. His courses include: Eastern and Western Philosophy and Religion, Contemporary Moral Issues, Religions of the World, and Creative Thinking. His body of research encompasses contemplative practices, emerging adulthood, Higher Education, and spiritual ecoliteracy. Michael teaches and resides in New Jersey with his wife and four-legged companion, Spirit.
Human beings have traditionally turned towards religion during times of extreme stress and uncertainty very similar to our present day. Religions proffer leading a life of spirituality and practice as being transformative for ourselves, communities and the planet. Religions of the World: Spirituality & Practice provides a contemporary approach to the study of world religions drawing on teachings from Eastern, Western, and Indigenous traditions including mysticism.
- What are the transformational experiences offered an individual found within foundational teachings, paradigms, and practices of religious traditions?
- What and how does an individual practice within traditions?
- How do religions foster a sense of connection with societies, Earth, and the cosmos as a whole?
- Guided questions provide “Food for Thought” throughout the text.
- Additional reflective and engaged exercises for the reader are included.
This book encapsulates 20 years of teaching Religions of the World courses at the college level. This work highlights the intersectionality of religion, spirituality, and practice using a personal, social, and ecological lens.
Dedication of Merit
Part One: RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, AND PRACTICE
Introduction to World Religions: Spirituality and Practice
Building Foundation and Consensus
What Is Religion?
What Is Spirituality?
Religion and/or Spirituality?
What Is Practice?
Three Purposes of Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Spiritual Ecoliteracy, Religion, and the Three Practice Lenses in Religion
Part Two: EASTERN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Hinduism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Buddhism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Taoism and Confucianism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Confucianism
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Part Three: WESTERN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Judaism
Profiles in Contemporary Judaism
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Christianity
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Islam
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Part Four: INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS
Indigenous Traditions
Profiles in Contemporary Practice
Personal
Social
Ecological
Conclusion
Part Five: MYSTICISM: SPIRITUALITY AND PRACTICE
Mysticism
What Is Mysticism?
Mysticism, Spirituality, and Practice
Personal, Social, and Ecological Mysticism
Conclusion
Part Six: REFLECTION EXERCISES
Professor Mike’s Sit-for-5 Exercise
At One with the Cosmos
Exploring Spiritual Ecoliteracy
What’s Happening in Your Community?
Ask the Teacher
Thinking in Terms of Cosmos and Planetary Inter-Being
References
Michael Lees is a Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and author of Religions of the World: Spirituality & Practice. He holds a PhD in Education with a concentration in Global and Comparative Education. His courses include: Eastern and Western Philosophy and Religion, Contemporary Moral Issues, Religions of the World, and Creative Thinking. His body of research encompasses contemplative practices, emerging adulthood, Higher Education, and spiritual ecoliteracy. Michael teaches and resides in New Jersey with his wife and four-legged companion, Spirit.