{"product_id":"the-study-of-religion-a-reader-paperback","title":"The Study of Religion: A Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn S. Harding\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHillary P. Rodrigues\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection illustrates the spectrum of ideas that people throughout history have had when considering how to understand and study religion. The editors present a selection of key writings that reflect a broad range of voices on the nature and practice of the discipline. Religious studies draws on works by anthropologists, sociologists, philosophers, theologians, and others, which notably impact our understanding of the concept of religion, of particular religious ideas, and on how religion should be studied. \u003ci\u003eThe Study of Religion: A Reader\u003c\/i\u003e contains both classic and contemporary perspectives, including material from non-Western traditions. It provides students of religion with an understanding of how the discipline developed, some of the current issues and lines of thought, as well as future prospects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillary P. Rodrigues\u003c\/strong\u003e received his PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University. He is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, where he has been honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award. His books include \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Hinduism\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Study of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e with John S. Harding (2008), and \u003ci\u003eStudying Hinduism in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn S. Harding \u003c\/strong\u003ereceived\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehis PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Religious Studies Department at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. His books include \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Study of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e with Hillary P. Rodrigues (2008), \u003ci\u003eWild Geese: Buddhism in Canada\u003c\/i\u003e with Victor Sogen Hori and Alexander Soucy (2010), and \u003ci\u003eStudying Buddhism in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.4 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737107828799,"sku":"9780415495875","price":235.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8fa8cef99cfff9b8979028487c8bb101.webp?v=1765148860","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-study-of-religion-a-reader-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}