1st Edition

Patterns of Belief Religions in Society

By Eric Carlton Copyright 1973
144 Pages
by Routledge

146 Pages
by Routledge

142 Pages
by Routledge

The principle purpose of Religious Education has traditionally been to instruct and inform, with discussion and questioning occupying a secondary position. This traditional approach gives overwhelming emphasis to the historical aspects of religion, and not only fails to put into perspective the issues raised by religion today, but also takes no account of the growing movement in schools towards... Read more
Introduction for Teachers; Preface; 1. Is religion ‘true’? 2. Do people have religious experiences? 3. How did religion begin? 4. How can religion be analysed? 5. What purposes does religion serve? 6. How does religion function in different societies? 7. Is there such a thing as a revelation?; References; Index

Biography

Eric Carlton