Explaining the anthropology of religion 6 Articles

by Christine G.

The anthropology of religion is the empirical study of religious institutions in relation to other social institutions, comparing religious beliefs and practices across culture. The point of view is one of cultural relati...read more

by Daniel Dugard

In today's world, there are roughly one hundred ninety-three independent countries recognized by the United Nations plus a handful of unrecognized states. Each of these countries then has many individual populations of pe...read more

by Bosco Bae

Prior to delving into the complexities of the anthropology of religion, the terms anthropology and religion need to be defined. Anthropology can be loosely defined as the study of humankind in all its respects i.e. the ori...read more

by Douglas Black

The subject of anthropology and religion may go hand in hand in some science circles, but when approaching religion from a prospectus of science, some are likely to take a personal stance. If anthropology is the study of ...read more

by Currie Jean

At first glance, anthropology of religion sets off a spark of potential controversy: fusing religion with science is, according to popular culture, a big no-no. Science and Religion are commonly called "Non-Overlapping...read more

by Mary Pat Lynch

Think of anthropology as a window on the world. The size and shape of the window, the color and quality of the glass all affect the view. Psychology, sociology, biology these are other windows, other views. Psychology loo...read more