Cultural literacy for religion everything the well-educated person should know
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[Chantilly, VA] : Prince Frederick, MD : Teaching Company ; [Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012], 2012.
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Sloatsburg Public Library - Great Courses Collection
DVD 370.19 GRE
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DVD 370.19 GRE
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Published
[Chantilly, VA] : Prince Frederick, MD : Teaching Company ; [Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012], 2012.
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DVD
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4 videodiscs (720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"The Teaching Company."
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Lecturer: Professor Mark Berkson, Hamline University, lecturer.
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"When does the Jewish Sabbath begin? Who are Vishnu and Shiva? What are Buddhism's Four Noble Truths? What are the Five Pillars of Islam? These questions are more than an academic exercise. Religious belief has been innate to humans everywhere and in every age, from the time of the Neanderthals to the 21st century. It's also one of the strongest motivators of human behavior and has a profound impact on all aspects of our culture-- our spiritual beliefs, our rituals, our politics, and the very foundations of our democracy. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans fail basic tests about religion, including their own faith, according to polls conducted by Gallup and the Pew Research Forum. This is troublesome, because religious literacy is about so much more than naming deities or knowing the stories of ancient history. A basic understanding of religion is crucial for today's educated citizen" -- from publisher's web site.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Berkson, M. (2012). Cultural literacy for religion: everything the well-educated person should know . Teaching Company ; [Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012].
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Berkson, Mark. 2012. Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-educated Person Should Know. Teaching Company ; [Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012].
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Berkson, Mark. Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-educated Person Should Know Teaching Company ; [Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012], 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Berkson, Mark. Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-educated Person Should Know Teaching Company ; [Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012], 2012.
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