Theology and Religion: Why It Matters by Graham Ward (English) Hardcover Book

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"Religion dominates world affairs. Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand humanity. Religions can be used to justify inhumane actions, but they also feed dreams, inspire hopes, and shape aspirations. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood"--

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Graham Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand politics, world affairs, and the nature of humanity itself. Religion can be used to justify inhumane actions, but it also feeds dreams, inspires hopes, and shapes aspirations. By invoking a sense of wonder about the natural world, religion can promote scientific discoveries, and by focusing on shared experiences, religion helps to bind societies together. Some scientists now believe that religious feeling might be hard-wired into our DNA, a fundamental aspect of what makes us human. Because religion is rooted in the imagination itself, its study involves staring into the profundities of who we are. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood.

Author Biography

Graham Ward is Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford and the author of numerous books. He is also an Anglican priest.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction 1 A Millennial Age 2 Living with Invisibility 3 Religion and Power 4 Religion and Contemporary Science Conclusion Further Reading Index

Review

'Graham Ward makes a bold and original case for studying theology and religion together. In a breathtaking journey across space and time, he explores why religion has captured the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of billions of people the world over, and why theological and religious literacy is vital for living wisely today.'Jolyon Mitchell, University of Edinburgh 'Readers will be grateful for the compelling examples, the accessible prose, and the generous tone of this book by a distinguished scholar.'Thomas Tweed, author of Crossing and Dwelling: A Theory of Religion"An engaging personal reflection on Theology and Religious Studies, how they have come together, and what they can tell us about who we are."Professor Linda Woodhead MBE, Lancaster University  

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'Graham Ward makes a bold and original case for studying theology and religion together. In a breathtaking journey across space and time, he explores why religion has captured the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of billions of people the world over, and why theological and religious literacy is vital for living wisely today.' Jolyon Mitchell, University of Edinburgh 'Readers will be grateful for the compelling examples, the accessible prose, and the generous tone of this book by a distinguished scholar.' Thomas Tweed, author of Crossing and Dwelling: A Theory of Religion "An engaging personal reflection on Theology and Religious Studies, how they have come together, and what they can tell us about who we are." Professor Linda Woodhead MBE, Lancaster University

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'Graham Ward makes a bold and original case for studying theology and religion together. In a breathtaking journey across space and time, he explores why religion has captured the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of billions of people the world over, and why theological and religious literacy is vital for living wisely today.' Jolyon Mitchell, University of Edinburgh 'Readers will be grateful for the compelling examples, the accessible prose, and the generous tone of this book by a distinguished scholar.' Thomas Tweed, author of Crossing and Dwelling: A Theory of Religion "An engaging personal reflection on Theology and Religious Studies, how they have come together, and what they can tell us about who we are." Professor Linda Woodhead MBE, Lancaster University

Details ISBN1509529691 Pages 160 Series Why It Matters Year 2019 ISBN-10 1509529691 ISBN-13 9781509529698 Format Hardcover Imprint Polity Press Subtitle Why It Matters Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2019-01-25 DEWEY 201.7 Short Title Theology and Religion Language English UK Release Date 2019-01-25 AU Release Date 2019-01-25 NZ Release Date 2019-01-25 Author Graham Ward Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9781509529704 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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