“Introduction to Religious Studies is more like a conversation than a textbook——a conversation about approaches, methods, and discoveries in the study of religion that draws students in, invites them to pose their own questions, and involves them in wrestling with the realities of religious experience and commitments. Introduction to Religious Studies provides a framework for inquiry that is flexible——adaptable to varied classroom contexts and readily paired with other readings and resources of the instructor’’s choosing. A particular strength of this volume is its attentiveness to the range and variety of religious expression. Each chapter explores its subject from multiple cultural and faith perspectives, enabling students not only to recognize religious diversity but to ponder the meaning and purpose of particular beliefs and practices. Introduction to Religious Studies is a well-written volume that fits the goals of the introductory religion course, engages students intellectually and interpersonally, and models a rigorous, reflective, and respectful approach to religious study applicable far beyond the classroom.”