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

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

Religion and Politics in India: A Sociological Perspective

Weberian Approach to Study of Religion in Sociological Aspect

Introduction on Religion and Politics India is one of the most religiously diverse societies in the world, often described as the cradle of pluralism. Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism coexist within its socio-cultural framework. Religion has been central to shaping social identity, community life, and collective consciousness. Politics, on the other … Read more