An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

ISBN-13: 9781032002590 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 332 str.

Pal Repstad

Opis

This book provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life, combining theoretical discussion with empirical research from several religious traditions in many parts of the world. It is ideal reading for students approaching the sociology of religion for the first time.

Spis treści

1. Sociological perspectives on religion  2. Religion and nonreligion - definitions and dimensions  3. Classical sociologists and their theories of religion  4. Religion in contemporary sociology and cultural analysis  5. Great narratives: Modernity, postmodernity, secularization, and globalisation  6. Individual religiosity and nonreligiosity  7. Race, ethnicity, and religion  8. Religion, gender, and sexuality  9. Religion and social class  10. Religious organizations - typologies and processes  11. Social and religious movements, radicalization, and violence  12. Religion, nation, state, and politics  Index

O autorze

Inger Furseth is a Professor in Sociology at the University of Oslo, Norway.

Pål Repstad is a Professor Emeritus in Sociology of Religion at the University of Agder, Norway.