What is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquiry

Most students don't really know what Religious Studies is, nor are they prepared to study this important discipline. What is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquiry teaches them what is involved in the academic study of religion as they develop a working vocabulary of key terms and concepts.

Using metaphors and stories, this book is brief and reader-friendly, yet brings students to an understanding of the basics so they are ready to approach any Religious Studies course on firm academic footing. What is Religious Studies? A Journey of Inquire advocate or stem from any particular religion, it addresses Religious Studies on a purely academic basis, making it suitable for any Religious Studies course or program.

Students also benefit from:

- Illustrations that drive home the concepts presented

- Questions that stimulate classroom discussion

- Writing exercises that encourage individual reflection on important ideas and topics

- Quotes, sprinkled throughout, offer insight from well-known scholars, authors and artists

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