Modern religions in today's changing world

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.

Living Religions provides a sympathetic approach to the historical teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. The text follows a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today.

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

A better teaching and learning experience

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.

NOTE: MyReligionLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase the text with MyReligionLab, order the package ISBN:

0205956599 / 9780205956593 Living Religions Plus NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText --Access Card Package

Package consists of:

0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card

0205956408 / 9780205956401 Living Religions