Introduction to Sociological Views on Religion
What you’ll learn to do: identify and explain how major sociological perspectives view religion
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Religion describes the beliefs, values, and practices related to sacred or spiritual concerns. ItĀ is a social institution, because it servesĀ societal needs, including a sense of community. Religion is also an example of a cultural universal, because it is found in all societies in one form or another. Functionalism, conflict theory, and interactionism all provide valuable ways for sociologists to understand religion.
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