Living Religions

Living Religions emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in the present day. Mary Pat Fisher considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion. The ninth edition focuses on cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, mixtures of religions, and varieties of religions ways. Expanded coverage of women, including women’s voices and contributions, is woven into the discussion of each religion.

MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Fisher program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, Closer Look tours, and a personalized study plan.

The teaching and learning experience with this program helps to:Personalize Learning — MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and helps instructors gauge individual and class performance.Improve Critical Thinking — Review questions throughout the text encourage readers to think critically about religion.Engage Students — Diverse stories and cultural images bring religion to life.Support Instructors — The most comprehensive set of instructional materials available, instructor resources reinforce and enliven the study of world religions.