Overview
This text is an accessible, student-centred guide to the key ideas in Philosophy of Religion. Through lucid explanation, careful use of modern examples and engaging activities it leads students towards deeper understanding of all the key issues in the study of Philosophy of Religion.
Jeremy Hayward is a lecturer at the London Institute of Education, where he is subject leader for the PGCE in Citizenship Studies
Gerald Jones is Head of Humanities at the Mary Ward Centre, London. At the Institute of Education, he has also run a series of highly praised seminars on developing activity-centred teaching.
a clear overview of the key ideas and the key individuals which have influenced thinking about religion
key quotes from the significant texts and interesting examples of philosophical debate in film and literature e.g. Woody Allen
imaginateve tasks and activities to stimulate thought and explore the key ideas in an engaging and motivating way
a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of particular philosophers' viewpoints
end-of-chapter key point summaries covering what readers need to know to answer exam questions on the philosophy of religion
an extensive glossary of key words and ideas
thorough referencing to enable students to follow up key ideas and quotes in independent study