Understanding the Sociology of Religion

Staf Hellemans

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Abstract: This illuminating book provides an essential overview of the sociology of religion. Staf Hellemans explores the core concepts and rationales that have been developed since the discipline expanded in the West after 1960, shedding light on existing literature and future avenues of research.

Keywords: Sociology Of Religion; Sociology; Religion; Religion And Modernity; Secularization; Religiosity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035312009
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Introduction: Sociology and the great transformation of religion

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Ch 2 The secularization debate

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Ch 3 Religious change and modernity in the major religions, particularly in Christianity

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Ch 4 Conceptualizing religion on the macro, meso and micro levels

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Ch 5 Conceptualizing diffuse religiosity and non-specific religion

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Ch 6 Epilogue: Assessing the sociology of religion

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