Teaching New Religious Movements

Klappentext Since its inception around 1970, the study of New Religious Movements (NRMs) has gradually evolved into an established multidisciplinary area of study. In this volume, a group of senior NRM scholars who have been instrumental in the development of the field offer essays that present the basics of NRM scholarship along with guidance for teachers on classroom use. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the volume provides comprehensive, accessible information andperspectives on NRMs. It is an invaluable guide for instructors navigating this scholarly minefield. Zusammenfassung Since its inception around 1970, the study of New Religious Movements (NRMs) has gradually evolved into an established multidisciplinary area of study. In this volume, a group of senior NRM scholars who have been instrumental in the development of the field offer essays that present the basics of NRM scholarship along with guidance for teachers on classroom use. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the volume provides comprehensive, accessible information andperspectives on NRMs. It is an invaluable guide for instructors navigating this scholarly minefield.

Summary

Since its inception around 1970, the study of New Religious Movements (NRMs) has evolved into an established multidisciplinary area of study. This volume offers essays that present the basics of NRM scholarship along with guidance for teachers on classroom use. It also provides comprehensive information and perspectives on NRMs.

Product details

• Authors: David G. Bromley, David G. (EDT) Bromley, David G. (Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Bromley
• Assisted by: David G. Bromley (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.05.2007
• EAN: 9780195177299
• ISBN: 978-0-19-517729-9
• No. of pages: 360
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 241 mm x 25 mm
• Series: AAR Teaching Religious Studies Series; AAR Teaching Religious Studies; Teaching Religious Studies; AAR Teaching Religious Studies; Teaching Religious Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works