Religion in America

by Julia Corbett Hemeyer

Religion in America gives students and teachers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the changing religious landscape of the United States. Extensively revised and updated, the Sixth Edition continues to engage students in reflection about religious diversity. The author presents the study of religion within the context of the humanities as a tool for developing understanding and appreciation of communities of faith other than ones own, and for understanding the dynamics at work in religion in the United States today.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1989

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid book for a Religion in America survey. It suffers from a lack of a chapter on civil religion. I mean COME ON. Also, Native American traditions deserve their own chapter, and the NRM section is inadequate. Likewise, the chapter on controversies & violence is inadequate.

I highly dislike many of the discussion questions, which often ask about opinions, which are potentially offensive & inappropriate for public classroom. I'm not about to ask my students to discuss whether they believe same-sex marriage or abortion SHOULD be legal or SHOULD be permitted in their religious traditions.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as part of a college course, my final semester prior to graduation. It was perfect timing. In this book the author goes through various religions and lists the cornerstones of the belief system and then also describes important rituals, holiday celebrations, etc.