Religions of Canadians

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

550 kr

Läs direkt i Bokus Reader – eller ladda ned till din enhet (PDF kräver ofta zoom och scroll på små skärmar).

Beskrivning

The Religions of Canadians is a book about religions and the making of Canada. Drawing on the expert knowledge and personal insights of scholars in history, the social sciences, and the phenomenology of religion, separate chapters introduce the beliefs and practices of nine religious traditions, some mainstream, some less familiar.The opening chapter explores how Aboriginal Canadian traditions continue to thrive after centuries of oppression. Subsequent chapters follow in the footsteps of Catholic and Protestant Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Baha'is as they have made their way to Canada, and reveal how different immigrant communities have adapted their rich religious heritages to a new life in a new land. Each chapter is divided into five sections: an introduction; a succinct overview of the tradition; its passage to and transformation in Canada; a close study of contemporary Canadian communities; and an afterword suggesting possibilities for future research. Chapters conclude with a list of important terms and dates, related websites, a concise bibliography of further readings, and key questions for reflection.The Religions of Canadians is a timely and unique contribution to the field, introducing readers to the religions of the world while simultaneously building an overall picture of the development of Canada's multicultural, pluralist society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-15
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:480
Filformat:PDF
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781442605176
Förlag:University of Toronto Press
Dimensioner:152 x 229 x 25 mm
Vikt:1 g

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Jamie S. Scott is Director of the Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor in the Department of Humanities at York University.

Recensioner i media

While the intent is to educate all Canadians about current religious verities, Ontarians, and Torontonians in particular, should welcome this comprehensive and insightful commentary on trends and implications in their particular social realms. - Ontario History The Religions of Canadians is a superb lens for understanding religious diversity as an integral component of current Canadian society. - CHOICE

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgements Introduction: Religions and the Making of CanadaJamie S. Scott, York University 1. AboriginalsJordan Paper, University of Victoria 2. Catholic ChristiansTerence J. Fay, University of Toronto 3. Protestant ChristiansC.T. McIntire, University of Toronto 4. JewsIra Robinson, Concordia University 5. MuslimsAmir Hussain, Loyola Marymount University and Jamie S. Scott, York University 6. HindusPaul Younger, McMaster University 7. BuddhistsJamie S. Scott, York University and Henry C.H. Shiu, University of Toronto 8. SikhsPashaura Singh, University of California, Riverside 9. Bahá'isWill C. van den Hoonaard, University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University Afterword: New Religious Movements and the Religions of Canadians Going ForwardJamie S. Scott, York University, with contributions from Irving Hexham and Karla Poewe, University of Calgary Appendix a: 2001 Census Tables: Selected Religions Appendix b: 2001 Census Tables: Selected Religions by Immigrant Status and Immigration Period Contributors Index