Gregory D. (McDaniel College, USA) Alles 
Religious Studies [EPUB ebook] 
A Global View

Drawing on recent developments in the comparative study of religion, this book explores the trends of the past sixty years from a global perspective. Each of the ten chapters covers the study of religion in a different region of the world, from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Far East. Topics covered include:

• local background to the study of religions


• formation of religious studies in the region


• important thinkers and writings


• institutions


• interregional diversity and interregional connections


• emerging issues.

This book is a major contribution to the field of religious studies and a valuable reference for scholars, researchers and graduate students.