A Study Companion to Introduction to World Religions

By Christopher Partridge and Beth Wright

Enriching the study of the world's religious traditions- Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, Christopher Partridge's Introduction to World Religions is now enhanced with this new and valuable Study Companion, a study guide tied directly to Partridge's text and designed to contextualize new resources for a student's exploration of the world's vibrant and varied religious traditions. Students are invited to use the study guide as a workbook and should find this guide useful in building an understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of religious customs, beliefs, and sacred texts. Religions covered in Partridge's textbook and this study guide include: ancient religions, indigenous religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, East Asian religions, Baha'i, and twenty-first-century religions. Features and study aids inside A Study Companion: Tailored introductions to Instructors and Students on using A Study Companion Pre-test assessment to help determine basic knowledge prior to a course of study Chapter summaries and engaging brief biographies of key personalities Substantial selections from primary source material, with bibliographies Nearly two hundred key terms with definitions Thought-provoking questions for study and discussion, and unique set of reflection questions with space for writing answers Extensive lists of web resources for further study and research Up-to-date chart indicating numbers of adherents of major world religious traditions Special feature: A Short Guide to Writing Research Papers on World Religions-full of aids and guidelines to assist students in undertaking research projects Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800698878
• ISBN13: 9780800698874
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.1"