Religions and Sports: The Basics introduces the many connections and interactions between religions and sporting activities and is a must-read for all students of Religions and Sports and Religion and Popular Culture, in addition to sports fans more broadly.
Terry D. Shoemaker is Associate Teaching Professor in Religious Studies at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, USA. His research focus is sport and religion in the United States, and he serves as the co-editor of the academic journal, International Journal of Sport and Religion.
1. Introduction: Why Study Religions and Sports? 2. Religions in Sports 3. Sports in Religions 4. Sports as Religions 5. Religions and Sports in Dialogue 6. Religions and Sports in Competition 7. Conclusion: Religions, Sports, and Disruptions Bibliography Index