The basic method in the sociology of religion has been survey research. This has produced valuable results but has placed historical constraints on its future development. It has produced a narrow ...

Sociologists of religion, in their concern for the social effects of religious institutions and the functions of religious meaning systems for people's identities, have neglected to study religious ...

Sociologists at the University of Texas and the University of Iowa write in the American Journal of Sociology that “Conservative religious beliefs and the social institutions they create .... increase ...

The coordinated project group (previously: study group) Sociology of religion provides those who work in the sociology of religion at the Cluster of Excellence a forum for expert discussions and ...

This article explores and critiques the semblances between the discourse on sociology of religion and that of ideology of Hindu majoritarianism. Both were fashioned in late 19th century and drew from ...

IAS Main 2014 Exam is round the corner and the candidates should start their preparation for the IAS Main (written) Exam 2014 with all their pumps running in full speed. The candidates should ...

The detailed syllabus of Sociology optional for UPSC IAS Civil Services Main Written Examination is presented by Prepsure.com. The Sociology optional is divided into Paper I and Paper II of 250 marks ...

Understanding social actions, patterns, and change has never been more urgent or relevant than in today's complex and unstable world. From peace and justice to conflict and inequality, from ...