| Fields of Faith: Theology and Religious Studies for the Twenty-First Century Contributor(s): Ford, David F. (Editor), Quash, Ben (Editor), Soskice, Janet Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1107403529 ISBN-13: 9781107403529 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $44.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Education - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 200.711 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6" W x 9" (0.75 lbs) 250 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book was first published in 2005. How will the study of theology and the religions in higher education be shaped in the coming century? This book offers several different perspectives on this field of study with suggestions for a future in which theology and religious studies are pursued together. There are examples of the interplay of theology and religious studies with reference to a range of topics: God, love, scripture, worship, argument, reconciliation, friendship and justice. The contributors practise different disciplines within the field, often in combination, covering theology, philosophy, history, phenomenology, literary studies, hermeneutics, politics, ethics and law. Their specialisms embrace Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Indian religions, with particular focus on the field in Europe, the US and South Africa. Recognizing the significance of the religions and of higher education, the book explores what best practice can be adopted to fulfil responsibilities towards academic disciplines, the religions and the societies of which they are part. |