Philosophy of Religion for Today

Philosophy of Religion for Today

Simon and Christopher Danes

with Seeta Lakhani

St Mark's Press, 2009

ISBN 978-1-907062-05-6, A4, 160 pages

Normally £14.75

Currently available at the offer price:

£9 single copy

£7 each for 2 or more copies

Designed for use with all the GCSE specifications.

£1 for each copy sold is donated to Christian Aid.

The 'Today' series:

student friendly... teacher friendly...

Philosophy of Religion for Today is a new textbook for GCSE RS from the authors of the highly commended and bestselling Today's Issues and Christian Beliefs and Mark: A Gospel for Today, co-written with Seeta Lakhani, author of Hinduism for Schools.

- Philosophy of Religion for Today is written by three experienced writers 

   who are all teachers and who know what works in the classroom!

- GCSE requires that at least one religion is studied.  It refers to all the 

   major faiths and a Christian perspective is supplied by Simon and Chris

   Danes;  we also look at non-religious viewpoints.  A Hindu perspective is

   given by Seeta Lakhani, a leading Hindu writer and teacher.

- Lots of imaginative graphics,cartoons and photos to make the

   text accessible, to draw students in, and to prompt debate. 

- Never sells students short and constantly attempts to help them to think

   for themselves.

- Teacher friendly:  we want this to be all you need to teach the course.  It

   makes for easy lesson and course planning.

- Questions are set on each topic, suitable for classwork and homework, and

   there are lots of questions for class debate.

Philosophy of Religion for Today is a GCSE textbook.  But it's also suitable for A Level students, especially AS Level students.  That doesn't mean it's too hard for GCSE pupils!  However, while they were writing it, it did occur to Simon and Chris that the book would actually be very useful to bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level.  Both of them have spent many years as heads of RE and, like so many teachers (and students!), appreciate how hard it can be to make the leap to A Level.  Rather than throwing them in at the deep end, this book provides a painless and accessible introduction. (And they'll enjoy reading it, too.) 

Students:

The book will help you with your revision.  It's fun and people who've spoken to us about it say it's really interesting!  If you're doing A Level and want something to act as a painless guide, do buy a copy.  Please go to the 'How to order' page.

Booksellers and librarians:

This is the new title in the 'Today' series.  The other two titles were originally published by Lion (this one's entirely new) and were carried extensively by bookshops in their theology or education sections.  The companion volumes were bestsellers.  Do contact us for our trade rates: we'd be glad to hear from you. 

Libraries:  the other two titles in the 'Today' series were carried by many libraries to help school students, especially with their homework and revision.  This will provide a welcome resource for young people studying RS for GCSE and for A Level.

'A welcome addition to

the range of books now

on offer for GCSE

Religious Studies. 

The images and drawings

are refreshing and the text

is a particular strength.  The

conversational style is

absorbing, while difficult

concepts are clearly and

painstakingly explained,

using imaginative examples

pupils can understand.  It is

both accessible and

scholarly.  The authors show

a true engagement with the subject, inviting pupils to think critically around some of our most enduring philosophical issues.'

Elizabeth McCaul, Head of RE, The Princess Helena College