Table of Contents

List of Images Acknowledgements Introduction: How to Use This Book 1. Religion in Higher Education 2. The Syllabus and Course Expectations 3. Learning Through Bracketing 4. Close Reading 5. Critical Thinking 6. Comparison 7. Writing About Religion 8. Beyond the Classroom Index

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A student’s guide to the academic study of religion in higher education, providing guidance and advice on honing the key skills required for the field.

About the Author

Eugene V. Gallagher is Rosemary Park Professor of Religious Studies Emeritus at Connecticut College, USA. He has also written multiple essays about teaching. He is currently Associate Editor of Teaching Theology and Religion. He is a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the American Academy of Religion. Joanne Maguire Robinson is Professor of Religious Studies and Department Chair at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the American Academy of Religion.