ABSTRACT

This book intends to serve as a conversational, colorful, engaging, and provocative introduction to the sociology of religion for undergraduates. Written in lively prose, this volume aims to introduce students to the major themes, problems and goals of the sociological study of religion while also summoning the sense of wonder and curiosity for the enterprise itself.

chapter |16 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|18 pages

SOCIOLOGY AND RELIGION

chapter 2|12 pages

TIME AND PLACE

chapter 3|14 pages

RELIGION IS SOCIALLY LEARNED

chapter 4|14 pages

RELIGION OR CULT?

chapter 5|20 pages

Social Life Affecting Religion

chapter 6|20 pages

Religion Affecting Social Life