The staff of the Rickman Library is very happy to announce that the following book has been selected for our next discussion:
Soul searching: the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers by Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton. Oxford Univ. Press, 2005. (Paperback edition, 2009).
This book is an analysis of religious beliefs and behaviors of teenagers based on a large-scale research study, followed up by a number of personal interviews. The authors paint an interesting picture of the religious landscape of American youth-something which speaks directly to the lives of many of our students, particularly in the traditional program. It may be interesting to explore how much this study of religious beliefs and behavior of teens reflects the religious life of Americans more broadly-not just teens.
Watch for an announcement in January for the date and time for our discussion. In the meantime, grab a copy and read the book!
For more information, see the Library web site, http://www.swu.edu/library/about/news.htm. If you have any questions or suggestions about Reflections@Rickman, please let us know.
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