Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? This book addresses such questions. It provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. It features several illustrations and examples, which are taken from various religious traditions.
Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? This book addresses such questions. It provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. It features several illustrations and examples, which are taken from various religious traditions.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dr Inger Furseth is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo. She is the author of A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway 1780s-1905 (2003, Mellen Press). Her research centres on religious diversity, gender issues, social theory, and social and religious movements. Dr PÃ¥l Repstad is Professor in Sociology of Religion at Agder University College, Norway. He has conducted research and published in the fields of sociology of religion, social policy, and sociological methods. He is also the editor of Religion and Modernity. Modes of Co-Existence (1996, Scandinavian University Press).
Inhaltsangabe
Contents: Foreword Sociological perspectives on religion Religion as a phenomenon - definitions and dimensions Classical sociologists and their theories of religion Religion in contemporary sociology and cultural analysis The great narratives: modernity, postmodernity, globalization, and secularization Religion in the public sphere Individual religiosity Religious organizations and movements Religion, social unity, and conflict Race, ethnicity, and religion Religion and gender Sociology, theology, and religious faith Bibliography Index.
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
Contents: Foreword Sociological perspectives on religion Religion as a phenomenon - definitions and dimensions Classical sociologists and their theories of religion Religion in contemporary sociology and cultural analysis The great narratives: modernity, postmodernity, globalization, and secularization Religion in the public sphere Individual religiosity Religious organizations and movements Religion, social unity, and conflict Race, ethnicity, and religion Religion and gender Sociology, theology, and religious faith Bibliography Index.
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
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