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How can students develop an objective, comparative framework to understand the diverse worldviews, ethical responses, and developmental trajectories of the world's major religions? William A. Young, a scholar in religious studies, utilizes a structured pedagogical approach to guide readers through the history and contemporary status of global faith traditions. By emphasizing a consistent analytical framework, the text enables students to evaluate how different religions address modern ethical dilemmas and interact within the 21st-century landscape.
What You Will Find
The text is regarded as a standard academic introduction to comparative religion, favored for its structured pedagogical design and objective analytical approach. Its focus on a consistent framework makes it a functional resource for undergraduate students navigating the complexities of global religious studies.
Page Count:
437
Publication Date:
2013-01-17
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205949428
ISBN-13:
9780205949427
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