Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes Engages with the Question: How Should a Student Approach the Study of Religion?

Emilie M. Townes; Alfred Benney

Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes Engages with the Question: How Should a Student Approach the Study of Religion?

Emilie M. Townes, Alfred Benney

Fairfield University

Yale University

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Abstract

How should a student approach the study of religion?

Reverend Emily Townes explains that it is most important to bring to the study of religion an open mind that is able to respect and understand religions other than one’s own. The student of religion should be critical of the information, but develop a tolerant attitude.

Original language	American English
Journal	Default journal
State	Published - Jun 21 2000

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
Religion
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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