81. SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION : Encyclopedia Entry Verstehen Max Weber s Homepage. Original Article from WikiPedia http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/sociology_of_religion Dictionary * Encyclopedia. http://bibleocean.com/OmniDefinition/Sociology_of_religion

[x] Close ad SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION 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 Contents Typology of religious groups History and relevance today The view of religion in classical sociology Karl Marx ... External links 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

82. Earthtrends.com -- - Society - Religion And Spirituality - Religious Studies - S Society Religion_and_Spirituality Religious_Studies sociology_of_religion. Sociology of Religion. Categories. InterReligion Relations@; New Religious http://www.earthtrends.com/directory/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Religious

Domain Name For Sale Society Sociology of Religion Categories: Inter-Religion Relations New Religious Movements Sites: Adherents.com - Resources for research into world religions, large and (very) small. Includes links to websites, research papers, statistics, and specialized search engines. 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. 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.

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