A Critical Introduction To Religion In The Americas

Author : Michelle A. Gonzalez
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781479821211

Get Book

A Critical Introduction to Religion in the Americas by Michelle A. Gonzalez Pdf

A Critical Introduction to Religion in the Americas argues that we cannot understand religion in the Americas without understanding its marginalized communities. Despite frequently voiced doubts among religious studies scholars, it makes the case that theology, and particularly liberation theology, is still useful, but it must be reframed to attend to the ways in which religion is actually experienced on the ground. That is, a liberation theology that assumes a need to work on behalf of the poor can seem out of touch with a population experiencing huge Pentecostal and Charismatic growth, where the focus is not on inequality or social action but on individual relationships with the divine. By drawing on a combination of historical and ethnographic sources, this volume provides a basic introduction to the study of religion and theology in the Latino/a, Black, and Latin American contexts, and then shows how theology can be reframed to better speak to the concerns of both religious studies and the real people the theologians' work is meant to represent. Informed by the dialogue partners explored throughout the text, this volume presents a hemispheric approach to discussing lived religious movements. While not dismissive of liberation theologies, this approach is critical of their past and offers challenges to their future as well as suggestions for preventing their untimely demise. It is clear that the liberation theologies of tomorrow cannot look like the liberation theologies of today.

Author : Michelle A. Gonzalez
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781479800971

Get Book

A Critical Introduction to Religion in the Americas by Michelle A. Gonzalez Pdf

A Critical Introduction to Religion in the Americas argues that we cannot understand religion in the Americas without understanding its marginalized communities. Despite frequently voiced doubts among religious studies scholars, it makes the case that theology, and particularly liberation theology, is still useful, but it must be reframed to attend to the ways in which religion is actually experienced on the ground. That is, a liberation theology that assumes a need to work on behalf of the poor can seem out of touch with a population experiencing huge Pentecostal and Charismatic growth, where the focus is not on inequality or social action but on individual relationships with the divine. By drawing on a combination of historical and ethnographic sources, this volume provides a basic introduction to the study of religion and theology in the Latino/a, Black, and Latin American contexts, and then shows how theology can be reframed to better speak to the concerns of both religious studies and the real people the theologians' work is meant to represent. Informed by the dialogue partners explored throughout the text, this volume presents a hemispheric approach to discussing lived religious movements. While not dismissive of liberation theologies, this approach is critical of their past and offers challenges to their future as well as suggestions for preventing their untimely demise. It is clear that the liberation theologies of tomorrow cannot look like the liberation theologies of today.

Author : Craig Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781315474397

Get Book

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion by Craig Martin Pdf

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex relations between religion and society. The aim is to provide readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This thoroughly revised second edition has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: Essentialism Functionalism Authority Domination. All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with new and engaging examples and case studies throughout, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the subject area for the first time.

Author : Craig Martin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781315474403

Get Book

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion by Craig Martin Pdf

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex relations between religion and society. The aim is to provide readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This thoroughly revised second edition has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: Essentialism Functionalism Authority Domination. All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with new and engaging examples and case studies throughout, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the subject area for the first time.

Author : Michael Pasquier
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000844269

Get Book

Religion in America: The Basics by Michael Pasquier Pdf

Religion in America: The Basics is a concise introduction to the historical development of religions in the United States. It is an invitation to explore the complex tapestry of religious beliefs and practices that shaped life in North America from the colonial encounters of the fifteenth century to the culture wars of the twenty-first century. Far from a people unified around a common understanding of Christianity, Religion in America: The Basics tracks the steady diversification of the American religious landscape and the many religious conflicts that have changed American society. At the same time, it explores how Americans from a variety of religious backgrounds worked together to face the challenges of racism, poverty, war, and other social concerns. This thoroughly revised second edition now covers the Obama and Trump administrations, Black Lives Matter, Christian nationalism, pluralism, and the development of the "nones" and the "unaffiliated." With each chapter featuring concise summaries and suggested further readings, this book is an invaluable resource for students approaching the history of religion in America for the first time.

Author : Timothy Beal
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0199729514

Get Book

Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Beal Pdf

It's hard to think of a single aspect of American culture, past or present, in which religion has not played a major role. The roles religion plays, moreover, become more bewilderingly complex and diverse every day. For all those who want--whether out of curiosity, necessity, or civic duty--a vivid picture and fuller understanding of the current reality of religion in America, this Very Short Introduction is the go-to book they need. Timothy Beal describes many aspects of religion in contemporary America that are typically ignored in other books on the subject, including religion in popular culture and counter-cultural groups; the growing phenomenon of "hybrid" religious identities, both individual and collective; the expanding numbers of new religious movements, or NRMs, in America; and interesting examples of "outsider religion," such as Paradise Gardens in Georgia and the People Love People House of God in Ohio. He also offers an engaging overview of the history of religion in America, from Native American traditions to the present day. Beal sees three major forces shaping the present and future of religion in America: first, unprecedented religious diversity, which will continue to grow in the decades to come; second, the information revolution and the emergence of a new network society; and third, the rise of consumer culture. Taken together, these forces offer the potential to create a new American pluralism that would enrich society in unimaginable ways, but they also threaten the great ideal of e pluribus unum. With visual aids that help readers navigate America's diverse religious landscape, this informative, thoughtful, and provocative book is a must-read in the emerging public conversation concerning religion in America. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Author : Charles H. Lippy
Publisher : JBE Online Books
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780980163353

Get Book

Introducing American Religion by Charles H. Lippy Pdf

Author : Robert R. Mathisen
Publisher : Baylor University Press
Page : 821 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : United States
ISBN : 9781932792393

Get Book

Critical Issues in American Religious History by Robert R. Mathisen Pdf

Americans as a religious people experience both tension and indecision as they wrestle with a variety of critical issues every day. American society continually struggles with its religious past. The primary and secondary materials included in this volume track religious America's efforts to articulate its identity and destiny and implement its religious creeds and ideals in an ever-changing society.

Author : Carolyn M. Jones Medine
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195167979

Get Book

Teaching African American Religions by Carolyn M. Jones Medine Pdf

The variety and complexity of its traditions make African American religion a difficult topic to teach at undergraduate level. The essays in this volume offer practical, innovative ways to teach this subject in a variety of settings.

Author : Paul Froese,Christopher Bader
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199712199

Get Book

America's Four Gods by Paul Froese,Christopher Bader Pdf

Despite all the hype surrounding the "New Atheism," the United States remains one of the most religious nations on Earth. In fact, 95% of Americans believe in God--a level of agreement rarely seen in American life. The greatest divisions in America are not between atheists and believers, or even between people of different faiths. What divides us, this groundbreaking book shows, is how we conceive of God and the role He plays in our daily lives. America's Four Gods draws on the most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and illuminating survey of American's religious beliefs ever conducted to offer a systematic exploration of how Americans view God. Paul Froese and Christopher Bader argue that many of America's most intractable social and political divisions emerge from religious convictions that are deeply held but rarely openly discussed. Drawing upon original survey data from thousands of Americans and a wealth of in-depth interviews from all parts of the country, Froese and Bader trace America's cultural and political diversity to its ultimate source--differing opinions about God. They show that regardless of our religious tradition (or lack thereof), Americans worship four distinct types of God: The Authoritative God--who is both engaged in the world and judgmental; The Benevolent God--who loves and helps us in spite of our failings; The Critical God--who catalogs our sins but does not punish them (at least not in this life); and The Distant God--who stands apart from the world He created. The authors show that these four conceptions of God form the basis of our worldviews and are among the most powerful predictors of how we feel about the most contentious issues in American life. Accessible, insightful, and filled with the voices of ordinary Americans discussing their most personal religious beliefs, America's Four Gods provides an invaluable portrait of how we view God and therefore how we view virtually everything else.

Author : C. W. E. Bigsby
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1982-07-29
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0521271169

Get Book

A Critical Introduction to Twentieth-Century American Drama: Volume 1, 1900-1940 by C. W. E. Bigsby Pdf

Eugene O'Neill - Clifford Odets - Left-wing theatre - Black drama - Thornton Wilder - Lillian Hellman - Luigi Pirandello - Arthur Miller.

Author : Joseph Florez
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004454019

Get Book

Lived Religion, Pentecostalism, and Social Activism in Authoritarian Chile by Joseph Florez Pdf

In Giving Life to the Faith, Joseph Florez offers an account of Pentecostal activism and the search for a new interpretation of Christian social responsibility during the extraordinary circumstances of everyday life during the Chilean dictatorship.

Author : Peters, Benjamin T.,Rademacher, Nicholas
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608337378

Get Book

American Catholicism in the 21st Century by Peters, Benjamin T.,Rademacher, Nicholas Pdf

Author : Brian Morris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521852412

Get Book

Religion and Anthropology by Brian Morris Pdf

This important textbook provides a critical introduction to the social anthropology of religion, focusing on more recent classical ethnographies. Comprehensive, free of scholastic jargon, engaging, and comparative in approach, it covers all the major religious traditions that have been studied concretely by anthropologists - Shamanism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and its relation to African and Melanesian religions and contemporary Neopaganism. Eschewing a thematic approach and treating religion as a social institution and not simply as an ideology or symbolic system, the book follows the dual heritage of social anthropology in combining an interpretative understanding and sociological analysis. The book will appeal to all students of anthropology, whether established scholars or initiates to the discipline, as well as to students of the social sciences and religious studies, and for all those interested in comparative religion.

Author : Jacob Neusner
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611640472

Get Book

World Religions in America, Fourth Edition by Jacob Neusner Pdf

The fourth edition of World Religions in America continues its lauded tradition of providing students with reliable and nuanced information about America's religious diversity, while also reflecting new developments and ideas. Each chapter was updated to reflect important changes and events, and current statistics and information. New features include a timeline of key events and people for each tradition, sidebars on major movements or controversies, personal stories from members of various faiths, a theme-based organization of subjects, more subheads, three new chapters exploring America's increasing religious diversity, and suggestions for further study.