Religious studies, theology, and human flourishing
"Religious Studies, Theology, and Human Flourishing explores the implications of religious studies and theology for well-being, illuminating connections between theory, pedagogy, and practice with nuance and depth. The contributors to this volume have constructed and critiqued various conceptua...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Oxford University Press
[2024]
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Series/Journal: | The humanities and human flourishing
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| Further subjects: | B
Well-being
Religious aspects
B Religion Study and teaching |
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| Summary: | "Religious Studies, Theology, and Human Flourishing explores the implications of religious studies and theology for well-being, illuminating connections between theory, pedagogy, and practice with nuance and depth. The contributors to this volume have constructed and critiqued various conceptualizations of well-being and different approaches to its cultivation, both inside and outside of the classroom. From India to the American Bible Belt, this volume provides a variety of perspectives on approaches to the cultivation of well-being, including formations of the ideal life and the perfect death in antiquity and modernity in the Muslim world; constructions of existential meaning, purpose, and goodness in pastoral theology, care, and counseling; and skepticism surrounding understandings of religion and spirituality in positive psychology, among others"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xxvi, 193 pages, 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-765834-5 978-0-19-765833-8 |
