Moral Traditions: An Introduction to World Religious Ethics

Overview Designed for College Students Learning Ethics and Religious Studies This introductory textbook written by Mari Rapela Heidt on world religious ethics examines the moral traditions of the world’s great religions. Students will see how the various major religions are practiced today, how religion shapes modern human behavior, and how each religious tradition considered is at work in the world today. The six major religious traditions discussed in this book are: • Hindu • Buddhist • Jewish • Christian • Islam • Chinese Also discussed are: • Sikhism • Jainism • Bahá’í • Shinto Each of the six chapters on the major traditions serves as a short refresher course in the tradition, covering the history and general beliefs of the tradition, the tradition’s approach to ethics and morality, what is sacred to each tradition, and how each communicates moral beliefs, principles, and practices. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and suggestions for further study.