Coming in 2026
A Newly Updated World Religions Textbook for Grades 9–12
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition
Coming in 2026: A Newly Updated World Religions Textbook for Grades 9–12
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition continues the trusted legacy of this enduring text by introducing students to the central dimensions of the world’s major religious traditions, the people who practice them, and their profound influence on culture and society. With fresh updates and striking visuals, this world religions textbook helps students cultivate a deeper understanding of our global community through respectful and informed engagement with diverse religions.
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Why choose World Religions?
This widely respected, classroom-tested text brings world religions to life through firsthand accounts, clear explanations, and an accessible approach.
Sacred traditions meet student discovery
Introduces students to global religions–with a spirit of curiosity, encounter and empathy.
Flexible and easy-to-use.
Adapts easily to a variety of course structures and teaching styles.
Balance academic rigor with readability
Renowned for its engaging and rich approach, with careful review by scholars.
Teaching tools at your fingertips
Provides free online teacher resources to support instruction and engagement.
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery components:
Student Textbook
Teacher Guide
Free Online Resources
- Clear, accessible introduction to the world’s religions
- Engaging narratives and visuals bring traditions to life
- Balanced, classroom-tested, and reviewed by scholars
- Comprehensive support for lesson planning and instruction
- Flexible guidance for a variety of teaching styles
- Aligns seamlessly with the student text
- Classroom ready presentations, handouts, supplemental articles and web links
- Assessments at the ready: including tests, quizzes and more
- Designed to spark engagement and save preparation time
Student Textbook
- Clear, accessible introduction to the world’s religions
- Engaging narratives and visuals bring traditions to life
- Balanced, classroom-tested, and reviewed by scholars
Teacher Guide
- Comprehensive support for lesson planning and instruction
- Flexible guidance for a variety of teaching styles
- Aligns seamlessly with the student text
Free Online Resources
- Classroom ready presentations, handouts, supplemental articles and web links
- Assessments at the ready: including tests, quizzes and more
- Designed to spark engagement and save preparation time
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