The approach to studying and comparing religion taken by Exploring The Religions Of Our World is to expand an ever-widening circle that begins with the teen's understanding of their own religious roots. Beginning with Judaism and Christianity, the text widens the circle further to discuss first another major monotheistic faith (Islam) before turning to other ancient religions of the world (Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism) that have reemerged in various forms in North America today. Clemmons returns full circle to explore a variety of religious traditions that have sprung from America's Protestant roots including: Mormonism, Jehovah's Witness, and the Church of Christ, Scientist. A brief history (including information on the founder and other major figures), scripture or other major writings, beliefs and practices, and sacred spaces and sacred times are included as part of the study of each religion. Exploring The Religions Of Our World also shows how each religion impacts North America today, and how North Americans impact these religions through the inclusion of personal profiles that describe situations where the religion has likely already intersected with the teen's own experiences.