Secularization

Sociology of Religion: Faith in a Secular World

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Sociology of Religion: Faith in a Secular World

Introduction on Sociology of Religion Religion has always been one of the most significant institutions in human civilization, shaping moral codes, cultural values, and collective identities. Yet, in the contemporary era marked by rationalization, globalization, and secularization, religion faces new challenges and transformations. The sociology of religion studies this dynamic relationship between faith and society … Read more

Weber’s Protestant Ethic: Does Capitalism Still Need Religion?

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Introduction on Weber’s Protestant Ethic Max Weber, one of the founding figures of sociology, profoundly shaped our understanding of the relationship between culture, economy, and religion. In his classic work “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism” (1905), Weber explored how religious values—specifically those derived from Protestantism—played a critical role in shaping the moral … Read more