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The sociology of religion is primarily the study of the practices, social structures, historical backgrounds, development, universal themes, and roles of religion in society. There is particular emphasis on the recurring role of religion in nearly all societies on Earth today and throughout recorded history. Sociologists of religion attempt to explain the effects that society has on religion and the effects that religion has on society; in other words, their dialectical relationship.
Typology of religious groups
According to what is one common typology among sociologists, religious groups are classified as ecclesias, denominations, cults or sects. Note that sociologists give these words precise definitions which are different from how they are commonly used. Note especially that the words 'cult' and 'sect' as used by sociologists are free from prejudice, even though the popular use of these words is often pejorative.
History and relevance today
The classical, seminal sociological theorists of the late 19th and early 20th century were greatly interested in religion and its effects on society. These theorists include Émile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx. Like Plato and Aristotle from Ancient Greece, and enlightenment philosophers from the 17th through 19th centuries, the ideas posited by these sociologists continue to be addressed today. More recent prominent sociologists of religion include Peter Berger, Michael Plekon, Rodney Stark, and Robert Wuthnow. More on [ Sociology of religion ]
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Use tag #Sociology RT @KomalWaqar :Michael Shermer on why believers reject the theory of evolution: religion, http://bit.ly/4YigI4
Har0on (Haroon) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:51:02 -0000
Use tag #Sociology RT @KomalWaqar :Michael Shermer on why believers reject the theory of evolution: religion, http://bit.ly/4YigI4
finished my theory test. 1 hr and 40mins. killed it. thank ya, jesus! sociology of religion on thurs at 8am. lets do it. !
oliviaperry (olivia perry) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:18:42 -0000
finished my theory test. 1 hr and 40mins. killed it. thank ya, jesus! sociology of religion on thurs at 8am. lets do it. !
Nice review of my book Hollywood Faith H-Net Reviews http://ow.ly/L138 #hollywood #pentecostalism #religion #sociology #race #diversity
praxishabitus (Gerardo Marti) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:05:17 -0000
Nice review of my book Hollywood Faith H-Net Reviews http://ow.ly/L138 #hollywood #pentecostalism #religion #sociology #race #diversity
is about to go PWN his Sociology of Religion test.
bradeggerton (Brad Eggerton) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:19:21 -0000
is about to go PWN his Sociology of Religion test.
yes, yes- that is applause you are hearing. why, you ask? Because I *finally* submitted my Sociology of Religion paper.
AllegraKnight (Allegra Knight) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:02:44 -0000
yes, yes- that is applause you are hearing. why, you ask? Because I *finally* submitted my Sociology of Religion paper.
Sociology of religion....not cool.
dhillm (Dan Hillman) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:14:54 -0000
Sociology of religion....not cool.
Adherents.com - Resources for research into world religions, large and (very) small. Includes links to websites, research papers, statistics, and specialized search engines.
Meta Description: [ Adherents.com is a growing collection of church membership and religion adherent statistics. Over 44,000 statistics for over 4,300 faith groups from all world religions, major religions and most minor religions, listing number of adherents, number of congregations, and number of countries. Includ... ]
American Religion Data Archive - Collection of quantitative survey data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations). Data sets available for download.
American Religious Experience - The American Religious Experience Project encourages the depiction and study of the rich and varied tapestry of the American religious experience on the World Wide Web. The project directors welcome manuscript submissions.
Meta Description: [ American Religious Experience - American Religious Experience WVU Resources About This Project American Religion Links Journal of Southern Religion Student Center Faculty Lounge Regionalism Ethnic Studies G., The American Religious
Experience Project encourages the
development and publication ... ]
Association for the Sociology of Religion - International scholarly association that seeks to advance theory and research in the sociology of religion.
Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) - Statisticians and researchers who collect and publish information about denominations and other faith groups in the United States. Details of annual event, some sample statistics, and how to join.
Christian Research Association - Statistics, a full research monograph, and regular news about religious behaviour in Australia. Books and a CD-ROM also available for order.
God is Dead: Secularization and the West - Danny Yee reviews Steve Bruce's book God is Dead, which explains and defends the secularization paradigm.
Meta Description: [ The 'secularization paradigm' is not a simple single concept... ]
Helland, Christopher - Doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto, with research interests in religion in cyberspace and new religious movements.
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Institute for the Study of American Religion - The Institute was founded in 1969 in Evanston, Illinois as a religious studies research facility with a particular focus upon the smaller religions of the United States, such as minority religions, alternative religions, non-conventional religions, spiritual movement, and new religious movements.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion - Free access electronic only peer review journal. Email notification list, aims and scope, author instructions, and article submission instructions.
Real International Statistics on Religion - Religion statistics for many countries. Includes surveys measuring beliefs about God, Bible, reincarnation, hell, life after death, atheism, and agnosticism.
Meta Description: [ Religion in countries: Adhesion, believers and beliefs. Surveys, Statistics, Polls, Atheism, God, Deism, Bible, Christian Right, Reincarnation & more. ]
Religious Practices of American Youth - A collection of research resources for anyone interested in the relationship between religious beliefs and American youth/adolescents.
Meta Description: [ National Study of Youth and Religion, at UNC, Chapel Hill, funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. ]
Religious Research Association - An interfaith and international association focusing on the intersection of religion and society.
Smith, Christian - Sociologist at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill interested in religious social movements.
Social Polity of Ancient India - Text of Dr. V. Nagarajan's works on Atharvan polity and Hindu political sociology and the Gita.
The Pluralism Project - Harvard University project studying the growing religious diversity of the United States. Includes teaching resources, articles, and details of current research.
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