civil religion

Religion in Public Sphere – Official Religion, Civil Religion, and Religious Nationalism in Sociological Aspect

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Sociology of Religion: Faith in a Secular World

Religion has always been more than a matter of private belief; it often shapes collective life, moral boundaries, and national identity. From the rise of ancient empires to the modern nation-state and plays an active role in the Religion in Public Sphere—a domain where citizens deliberate, express values, and negotiate the norms that govern society. … Read more

R N Bellah on Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion: A Sociological Perspective

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R N Bellah on Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on R N Bellah on Contemporary Approaches Religion, as a deeply rooted social phenomenon, has long occupied a central place in sociology. Robert Neelly Bellah (1927–2013), one of the leading intellectuals who transformed the study of religion in the modern era, is notable for his complex, historically informed, and multidisciplinary methodology. Bellah’s contributions stretch … Read more