Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure--"Teachings," "History," and "Way of Life"--and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to Asian Religions invites students to explore Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Chinese religions (Confucianism and Daoism), and Shinto with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how the religions have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents. FEATURES: A consistent, modular chapter structure--"Teachings, "History," and "Ways of Life"--enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps them to make co

Invitation to Asian Religions

History

Brodd, Jeffrey

Little, Layne

Platzner, Robert

Shek, Richard

Stiles, Erin

Nystrom, Brad

World

Oxford University Press

Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure "Teachings," "History," and "Way of Life" and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to Western Religions invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables students to navigate Western religions Indigenous Religions of North America, Indigenous Religions of Africa, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and New Religious Movements in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each Western religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents. FEATURES: A consistent, modular chapter structure "Teachings, "History," and "Ways of Life" enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps them to make comparisons between religions A lucid and accessible writing style imparts a sense of invitation, welcoming students into the beliefs and practices of religious adherents around the world A large team of authors with diverse specialties ensures that each religion is covered with true expertise "Voices" present personal, candid interviews with a diverse array of people sharing the ways in which they live their faiths "Seeking Answers" sections at the end of each chapter encourage students to compare the ways in which different religions address the same essential questions "Visual Guides" offer keys to important religious symbols in easy to read tables for quick reference and comparison Chapter opening maps and timelines throughout the text provide geographical, social, and political context for each religion's development "For Review" and "For Further Reflection" questions prompt students to reexamine essential concepts and invite students to think critically and to engage in deeper analyses Key terms are boldfaced at their first appearance and defined in the glossaries that follow each chapter and also in the glossary at the back of the book Suggestions for further reading direct students to some of the best and most recent print and online resources on each tradition Also available to suit your course needs: Invitation to World Religions, Second Edition: 978 0 19 937836 4 Invitation to Asian Religions: 978 0 19 021126 4

Invitation to Western Religions

Erin Stiles

Religion & Spirituality

Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure--"Teachings," "History," and "Way of Life"--and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to World Religions, Third Edition, invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents.

Invitation to World Religions

Nystrom, Bradley

Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure - "Teachings," "History," and "Way of Life" - and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to World Religions invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structureenables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which theydeveloped. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents.

Religious Studies

Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure--"Teachings," "History," and "Way of Life"--and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to World Religions invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents.

Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure "Teachings," "History," and "Ways of Life" and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to World Religions invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how the religions have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents. FEATURES A consistent, modular chapter structure "Teachings, "History," and "Ways of Life" enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps them to make comparisons between religions A lucid and accessible writing style imparts a sense of invitation, welcoming students into the beliefs and practices of religious adherents around the world A large team of authors with diverse specialties ensures that each religion is covered with true expertise "Voices" presents personal, candid interviews with a diverse array of people share the ways in which they live their faiths "Seeking Answers" sections at the end of each chapter encourage students to compare the ways in which different religions address the same essential questions "Visual Guides" offer keys to important religious symbols in easy to read tables for quick reference and comparison Chapter opening maps and timelines throughout the text provide geographical, social, and political context for each religion's development "For Review" and "For Further Reflection" questions prompt students to reexamine essential concepts and invite students to think critically and to engage in deeper analyses Key terms are boldfaced at their first appearance and defined in the glossaries that follow each chapter and also in the glossary at the back of the book Suggestions for further reading direct students to some of the best and most recent print and online resources on each tradition A wealth of rich, robust, and relevant color photographs and illustrations keep students visually engaged

The updated edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to help young people unlock the doors to the world's major religious traditions. The textbook highlights recent events in the history of these traditions and helps eleventh- and twelfth-graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions.NEW in this edition:New! A new modern design with updated fonts, imagery, and colors brings new life to each pageNew! Each chapter begins with an updated opener to help draw students' attention to key information that will be covered in the chapterNew! Updated events and statistics encourage discussion and a deeper understanding of the different religionsNew! Thought-provoking activities are embedded within each chapter to allow students to immerse themselves in and explore the content furtherNew! Term definitions are now reflected in a sidebar directly on the page where the term is first introduced, making them easier for students to find and useNew! A master glossary has been added to provide students a single point of reference for all significant termsEncourages eleventh- and twelfth-graders to explore the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the key religions of the world

World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

Wilt, Michael

St Marys Pr

The updated edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to help young people unlock the doors to the world's major religious traditions. The textbook highlights recent events in the history of these traditions and helps eleventh- and twelfth-graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions. NEW in this edition: New! A new modern design with updated fonts, imagery, and colors brings new life to each page New! Each chapter begins with an updated opener to help draw students' attention to key information that will be covered in the chapter New! Updated events and statistics encourage discussion and a deeper understanding of the different religions New! Thought-provoking activities are embedded within each chapter to allow students to immerse themselves in and explore the content further New! Term definitions are now reflected in a sidebar directly on the page where the term is first introduced, making them easier for students to find and use New! A master glossary has been added to provide students a single point of reference for all significant terms Encourages eleventh- and twelfth-graders to explore the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the key religions of the world

The third edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to help young people unlock the doors to 11 of the world's major religious traditions. Updated references highlighting recent events in the history of the traditions, 50 new images and revised writing in the chapter on Sikhism, help eleventh and twelfth graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions.    This edition of teaching manual supports the third edition of the student textbook, providing additional background information and employing student-centered active-learning strategies. Classroom lesson plans include small-group activities, role-play situations and skits, case studies, suggestions for interviews and guest speakers, recommendations for audiovisual resources, writing activities, Internet-based activities, and research projects.

Teaching Manual for World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

Worship & Devotion

SAINT MARY'S PRESS

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Invitation to Asian Religions

Invitation to Western Religions

Invitation to World Religions

Invitation to World Religions

Invitation to World Religions

Invitation to World Religions

Invitation to World Religions

World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

Teaching Manual for World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery