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Religion in Sociological Perspective
Seventh Edition
- Keith A. Roberts - Hanover College
- David Yamane - Wake Forest University, USA
Other Titles in:
Sociology of Religion
Sociology of Religion
September 2020 | 464 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The authors are proud sponsors of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop.
Religion in Sociological Perspective introduces students to the systems of meaning, structure, and belonging that make up the complex social phenomena we know as religion. Authors Keith A. Roberts and David Yamane use an active learning approach to illustrate the central theories and methods of research in the sociology of religion and show students how to apply these analytical tools to new groups they encounter.
The Seventh Edition departs from previous editions by emphasizing that the sociology of religion is an ongoing conversation among scholars in dialogue with existing scholarship and the social world. This perspective is established in the new second chapter, “Historical Development of the Sociology of Religion.” Other chapters feature important voices from the past alongside the views of contemporary sociologists, and conclude with a glimpse of where the sociology of religion might be heading in the future. At every opportunity, the text has been enriched by research and examples that are meant to challenge parochial limits in the sociology of religion, pushing beyond Christianity, congregations, beliefs, national borders (especially the United States), and even beyond religion itself (to take nonreligion more seriously).
Included with this title:
The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. Learn more.
A student activity guide includes chapter specific exercises linked to resources within the ARDA.
Religion in Sociological Perspective introduces students to the systems of meaning, structure, and belonging that make up the complex social phenomena we know as religion. Authors Keith A. Roberts and David Yamane use an active learning approach to illustrate the central theories and methods of research in the sociology of religion and show students how to apply these analytical tools to new groups they encounter.
The Seventh Edition departs from previous editions by emphasizing that the sociology of religion is an ongoing conversation among scholars in dialogue with existing scholarship and the social world. This perspective is established in the new second chapter, “Historical Development of the Sociology of Religion.” Other chapters feature important voices from the past alongside the views of contemporary sociologists, and conclude with a glimpse of where the sociology of religion might be heading in the future. At every opportunity, the text has been enriched by research and examples that are meant to challenge parochial limits in the sociology of religion, pushing beyond Christianity, congregations, beliefs, national borders (especially the United States), and even beyond religion itself (to take nonreligion more seriously).
Included with this title:
The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. Learn more.
A student activity guide includes chapter specific exercises linked to resources within the ARDA.
Preface
About the Authors
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Chapter 1. What Do We Mean by the Term Religion?
Chapter 2. Historical Development of the Sociology of Religion
Chapter 3. A Social Scientific Approach to Studying Religion
PART II: RELIGION IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS
Chapter 4. Becoming and Being Religious
Chapter 5. Conversion, Switching, and Apostasy
PART III: ORGANIZING RELIGION
Chapter 6. Churches, Sects, Denominations, and “Cults”
Chapter 7. Congregationalism and Congregations
PART IV: RELIGION, SOCIAL DIFFERENCE, AND INEQUALITY
Chapter 8. Religion, Economics, and Social Class
Chapter 9. Religion and Race
Chapter 10. Religion and Gender
Chapter 11. Religion and Sexualities
PART V: SOCIAL CHANGE AND RELIGION
Chapter 12. Religion Outside the (God) Box
Chapter 13. Religion, Social Stability, and Social Conflict
Chapter 14. Globalization and Religion
Bibliography
Name Index
Subject Index
Supplements
Instructor Resource Site
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Online resources included with this text
The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site, which offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank.
edge.sagepub.com/rsp7e
Online resources included with this text
The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site, which offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank.
Possibly adopting. Can I get a print copy to look at. Is there open access?
Sociology Dept, Western Kentucky University
February 7, 2024
Provides an excellent grounding in sociological perspectives and is a perfect companion for studying the sociology of religion. I recommend it to my learners for assignments and for extra reading on the topic.
Public Services, Runshaw College - Chorley
November 29, 2021
I like parts of it and its claim to be a global perspective. However, its not very global after reading it thoroughly. It has a distinct pro Catholic and Protestant bias. Major world religions: Baha'i Faith, Zoroastrian, Buddhist, Taoism are given little coverage. Christian on Christian violence like Northern Ireland and Yugoslavia are given little to no coverage, amazing.
Sociology Dept, Texas State Univ-San Marcos
January 31, 2021
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: What Do We Mean by the Term Religion?
Chapter 2: Historical Development of the Sociology of Religion
