W5.2 April 5 (Fri) -- kim eunseon

 1.Summary

  This Wikipedia article deals with the sociology of religion. Sociology of religion is a study that deals with the interrelationship between religion and society from various perspectives. It explores the role, universal themes, historical background, and functions of religion in society. Sociology of religion studies how social functions are applied to religion. Also, the sociology of religion differs greatly from theology in that it denies the supernatural. Here, theology is traditionally a discipline that studies God itself directly through reason or studies doctrines and methods related to God. However, it is difficult to say that the sociology of religion denies the existence of God.


2. Interesting points

Sociology of religion seeks to understand religious phenomena in terms of human experience, so it was interesting to study the social background of human faith and the interaction within religious groups. This is because when I first saw the word sociology of religion, I understood it as a theological concept.

It was also interesting in that by studying the sociology of religion, one could understand the social influence of religion and its historical changes.

3. discussion

If we look at society and study phenomena from a religious perspective, is objective research possible if the researcher is religious?

Comments

  1. WANGYIFAN2024April 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM

    Regardless of whether scholars have religious beliefs or not, I think it is important for them to be aware of their potential biases and take appropriate measures to ensure that their research is as objective and reliable as possible. This may include collaborating with other researchers, accepting peer review, transparently reporting research methods and limitations, and maintaining caution and prudence in the study.

    If the scholar himself is not aware of his potential bias, whether he is a religious believer, a sexist, or a racist nationalist, he may bring his bias into the study.

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