Saint John’s Abbey Books
Title
An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies
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Description
Students enrolled in undergraduate theology and religious studies courses are frequently confronted with the daunting task of mastering new and unfamiliar terminology. While some textbooks include glossaries to aid the introductory student, many educators assign classroom texts that assume students' prior knowledge of key terms. Having ready access to a wide variety of definitions in a single, compact volume is especially important in our multicultural and religiously plural world. Spanning the gamut from "Aaron" to "Zwingli," this dictionary includes nearly 3,000 entries written by about sixty authors, all of whom are specialists in their various theological and religious disciplines. The editors have designed the dictionary especially to aid the introductory-level student with instant access to definitions of terms likely to be encountered in--but not to substitute for--classroom presentations or reading assignments. Designed as a supplement for student coursework, An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies is also a useful resource for catechesis or religious education, for those pursuing interfaith or interreligious dialogue, and for those whose duties require communication with persons from diverse religious traditions.
ISBN
9780814658567
Publication Date
2007
Publisher
Liturgical Press
City
Collegeville, MN
Disciplines
Religion
Recommended Citation
Espín, Orlando O., and James B. Nickoloff. An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies. Collegeville, Minn: Liturgical Press, 2007.
Comments
Aaron Raverty, OSB: Project editor
Orlando Espin & James Nickoloff: Contributing editors