An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion | A short version of the title: A Sociological study of religion

Joseph Omoregbe

ISBN 10: 384439611X / ISBN 13: 9783844396119

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

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An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion | A short version of the title: A Sociological study of religion | Joseph Omoregbe | Taschenbuch | 120 S. | Englisch | 2011 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783844396119 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion | A short version of the title: A Sociological study of religion
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 384439611X
• ISBN 13: 9783844396119
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 8D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 197 grams
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Synopsis

The manuscript is divided into two parts. In the first part the author examines religion from the social perspective, the common features of religion, various approaches to the study of religion, its role in society, in the cultural sector, in the political sector, in the economic sector, in confronting the problems of social evil, the problems of sickness and deaths, its relationship with morality, science and magic, the phenomenon of secularization, the philosophical and theological foundations of secularization, and its negative impact on religion. In the second part the author examines the role of religion in the socio-political ideologies of contemporary Africa.

About the Author

Born in 1944, Professor Joseph I Omoregbe was educated at Gregorian University(Rome), Lateran University(Rome), and University of Leuven(Belgium). He holds three doctorate degress in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology. He has taught Religious Studies and Philosophy in universities in Nigeria, Swaziland, and currently in Lesotho.