This is an introduction to the sociology of religion. We will begin by discussing questions such as: What is religion? Where does it come from? What is its fate in modern societies? We then will consider varieties of religious expression, exploring how social context shapes religious belief and practice. Finally, we will study American religion, focusing especially on what we can learn from social surveys.

Mark Chaves
Author

Duke University
Institution

Private College or University
Institution Type

Syllabus
Resource Type

Undergraduate Course
Class Type

2013
Date Published

Religious Studies, Sociology
Discipline

General Comparative Traditions
Religous Tradition

Topics