Religion in Contemporary Society

Contents: The Sociological Perspective and Religion - Introduction to the Study of Religion in Society, Theoretical Approaches to the Sociology of Religion; The Social Organization of Religion - The Process of Becoming Religious, Patterns of Religious Behavior, The Organization of Religious Groups, Governance and Leadership in Religious Groups; Diversity and Change in Religious Expressions - The Development of Religious Pluralism, Contemporary Trends in Religious Life, The Fundamentalist and Evangelical Movement, New Religious Expressions; Religion and Society in Interaction - Religion and the Family Education and Sports, Religion Politics and the Economy, Religion and Social Stratification, Religion Race and Ethnicity, Religion and Society Today and Tomorrow.