Religion in America - Softcover

Corbett, Julia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134760298 ISBN 13: 9780134760292

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

A concise introduction to the great variety of groups and activities that make up the American religious picture in the 1990s. The text presents the academic study of religion within the context of the humanities, discussing religion in a spirit of mutual exploration and learning. It describes religious groups and activities, and organizes content into "concensus" and "alternative" religions. The work covers religion as it is found in churches, synagogues and temples, as well as movements that are distinctly religious in character but are not related directly to organized religion. Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism are all examined, as are the Black Church, New Age movement and feminist spirituality. Special attention is paid to women in religion, and the study discusses the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. It also discusses discrimination and prejudice. Coverage is included of the forms of Christianity that began in the United States in the 1800s. Other areas covered include: American Civil Religion; religious changes in the 1990s; and public and private Judaism.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"Religion in America" gives students and teachers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the changing religious landscape of the United States. Extensively revised and updated, the "Sixth Edition" continues to engage students in reflection about religious diversity. The author presents the study of religion within the context of the humanities as a tool for developing understanding and appreciation of communities of faith other than ones own, and for understanding the dynamics at work in religion in the United States today.

About the Author:

Dr. Julia Corbett Hemeyer is Professor of Religious Studies, Emerita, at Ball State University. Since her retirement from classroom teaching in 2004, she is a part time hospital chaplain, and interfaith minister in private practice as a spiritual mentor, meditation teacher, author, and guest speaker. For more information, please visit her website: http://www.ManyPathsInterfaithMinistries.net

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0134760298
• ISBN 13: 9780134760292
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 336