sociology of religion

Clifford Geertz on Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion: A Sociological Analysis

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Clifford Geertz on Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion: A Sociological Analysis

Introduction on Clifford Geertz on Contemporary Approaches Religion has been one of the most significant and complex domains of sociological inquiry. From the classical works of Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, and Max Weber, religion has been examined through lenses of ideology, social solidarity, and meaning-making. However, in the second half of the 20th century, a … Read more

Functional Approach to the Study of Religion in Sociological Aspect

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Secularization and Secularism in European Experience: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Religion has long been central to sociology, not as a matter of divine truth but as a social institution that influences human behavior, relationships, and culture. The functional approach to the study of religion examines religion in terms of the roles it performs for individuals and society rather than its theological content. This approach … Read more