Religion in Society: A Sociology of Religion

For junior/senior-level courses in Religion and Society in departments of Sociology and Religious Studies.

Using an unbiased, balanced approach, this text offers a sound analysis of religion as a social institution that is interdependent and in constant interaction with other societal units. It helps students understand the role and function of religion in society which occur regardless of anyone’s claims about the truth or falsity of religious systems. The focus is on American religious institutions, but the text includes many examples of the interaction of religion and society in other cultures, both historic and contemporary.