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"Sociology of Religion" [Spickard]
A 1996 course by Jim Spickard at the University of Redlands.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/s/spickard/rel-syl.htm
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Anthropological Perspectives on Religion
"The aim of anpere is to offer a flexible and relevant channel for researches as well as lay people interested in questions pertaining to the anthropology of religion. Common to all articles published here is their anthropological perspectives on religion. This means that the articles focus upon how religious individuals and groups relate to their religion and religious practice, and how outsiders understand this. Religious thoughts, practices and artefacts thus constitute the points of departure for the later contextualization, which appears in the analysis of the empirical material."
http://www.anpere.net/
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Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University
"ISR exists to initiate, support, and conduct research on religion, involving scholars and projects spanning the intellectual spectrum: history, psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, epidemiology, theology, and religious studies. Our mandate extends to all religions, everywhere, and throughout history. It also embraces the study of religious effects on such things as prosocial behavior, family life, population health, economic development, and social conflict. While always striving for appropriate scientific objectivity, our scholars treat religion with the respect that sacred matters require and deserve."
http://www.isreligion.org/
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LFM: Social Sciences and Missions
"LFM publishes articles and manuscripts in French and English. It looks at religion at large, with a strong emphasis on Christian missions and their legacy. Geographically, it focuses on the African continent, though it aims to compare the latter with other areas as well. It offers a wide range of analytical perspectives, with contributions from disciplines such as history, anthropology, sociology, political science and theology."
http://www2.unil.ch/lefaitmissionnaire/
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"Religion, Ritual and Magic"
A 1998 course by Ron Grimes at Wilfred Laurier University.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/g/grimes/religion_ritual_magic-grimes.html
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"Sociology of Religion" [Glazier]
A 2004 course by Stephen Glazier at the University of Nebraska.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/g/glazier/glazier-20040914.pdf
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"Sociology of Religion" [Hadden]
A 1996 course by Jeffrey Hadden at the University of Virginia.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/h/hadden/soc203/soc_203_sociology_of_religion.htm
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"Rites of Passage"
A 2001 course by Ron Grimes at Wilfrid Laurier University.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/g/grimes/Grimes_Rites.pdf
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"Sociology of Religion" [Bender]
A 2001 course by Courtney Bender at Columbia University.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/b/bender/bender-SYLLABUSSR2001.pdf
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"Tabu and Sacred in Time and Space"
A 2002 course by Ivan Strenski at the University of California, Riverside.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/s/strenski/1JM8R-strenski-tabu.pdf
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Center for the Study of Religion and Society
"The Center for the Study of Religion and Society at Notre Dame is dedicated to advancing social scientific understanding of religion in society through scholarly research, training, and publications. The Center brings a variety of faculty, students, and other researchers together into a community of scholars engaged in empirical investigations, intellectual interchange, and teaching crucial for advancing the sociological study of religion."
http://csrs.nd.edu/
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Social Science Resource Council (Religion)
This page describes the various initiatives that have been taken by the Social Science Research Council to study religious trends in the modern world.
http://www.ssrc.org/programs/by-topic/R/
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"Sociology of Religion" [Kaelber]
A 1999 course by Lutz Kaelber at Lyndon State College.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/k/kaelber/302s99.htm
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"Sociology of Religion" [Blanchard]
A 1997 course by Dallas Blanchard at the University of West Florida.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/b/blanchard/SYO_4200_Sociology_of_Religion.htm
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Christian Sociology Bibliography
Edited by Charles Bellinger.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/article2.aspx?id=12574
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Religion and the History of Science / Social Science: A Bibliography
Edited by Charles Bellinger.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/article2.aspx?id=10504
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Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
This is the online version of the print reference work, edited by William Swatos, Jr.
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/index.html
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"God Is Dead: Secularization in the West"
A book by Steve Bruce is reviewed by Danny Yee.
http://dannyreviews.com/h/God_Dead.html
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Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture
"The Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture is a non-profit, interdisciplinary research center at the University of Virginia. Through a wide-ranging program of research, writing, graduate training, lectureships, and conferences, the Institute investigates contemporary cultural change and its implications for individuals and for society. Committed to analysis not advocacy, the Institute offers critical insights and resources to those concerned with responding creatively and constructively to the challenges posted by our time." Executive director of the Institute is James Davison Hunter.
http://www.virginia.edu/iasc/
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Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion
"IJRR was founded to publish very high quality, original research on religion by scholars, regardless of their field of specialization."
http://www.religjournal.com/
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Religion and Society in Central and Eastern Europe
"Religion and Society in Central and Eastern Europe is an open-access peer-reviewed annual academic journal reflecting critical scholarship in the study of religion in the region. As an interdisciplinary venture, the journal publishes scholarly papers on different aspects of religion in Central and Eastern Europe (sociological, anthropological, cultural, political, legal, historical, psychological, geographical, etc.). The journal welcomes theoretical and empirical articles, research-in-progress papers, book reviews and short communications."
http://www.rascee.net/
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Religion in Eastern Europe
This print publication offers many articles online.
http://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/soc-swk/ree/index.html
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American Sociological Association Section on Religion
"The Sociology of Religion Section encourages and enhances research, teaching, and other professional concerns in the study of religion and society. Through its various activities, it promotes communication, collaboration, and consultation among scholars in the field, as well as working to create links between sociology of religion and other sociological specialties."
http://www2.asanet.org/section34/
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Anthropology of Religion
This page offers a brief history of the discipline. Maintained by Doug Padgett.
http://www.indiana.edu/~wanthro/religion.htm
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Association for the Sociology of Religion
"The Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR) is an international scholarly association that seeks to advance theory and research in the sociology of religion. Formed in 1938 as the American Catholic Sociological Society, the Association of Sociology of Religion traces its roots to scholars in search of a hospitable place for both empirical study and social criticism animated by the social teachings of the church. Our 800+ members come from all continents of the world, and their interests and perspectives are just as diverse and global."
http://www.sociologyofreligion.com/
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Christian Sociological Society
"The Christian Sociological Society is organized to provide a forum and fellowship for Christian Sociologists and related professionals and students to enable them to integrate their sociological academic background with their Christian faith. We encourage original research from a Christian perspective and facilitate regular meetings, prayer and exchange of ideas among sociologists having a common Christian bond. Using our abilities, academic background and professional experience we 'let our light shine' for the glory of God."
http://www.christiansociology.com/
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Hartford Institute for Religion Research
"This website has 3 primary purposes: 1) To present summaries of current religion research by Hartford Institute for Religion Research faculty as well as the research done by other sociologists of religion.
2) By making this research available online, we hope to educate pastors, denominational leaders, religion reporters and the general public in a better understanding of research on religion in order to help create stronger communities of faith and a more informed society.
3) Finally, we hope to assist the site's users in understanding the use of statistics and poll data, designing church web sites, on searching the web for information, and the implications of the Internet on religious life."
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/index.html
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Religious Research Association
Goals: "To increase understanding of the function of religion in persons and society through application of social scientific and other scholarly methods; To promote the circulation, interpretation and use of the findings of religious research among religious bodies and other interested groups; To cooperate with other professional societies, groups and individuals interested in the study of religion, and; To aid in the professional development of religious researchers."
http://rra.hartsem.edu/
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Society for the Anthropology of Religion
The Society "has been formed to facilitate teaching and research in the anthropological study of religion. This includes anthropological approaches to religion from all the subdisciplines: cultural anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology, etc. We also intend to encourage and help provide avenues for enhanced communication among scholars sharing the interests of anthropology and religion."
http://www.aaanet.org/sections/sar/
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Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
"The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was founded in 1949 by scholars in religion and social science. Its purpose is to stimulate and communicate significant scientific research on religious institutions and religious experience. Scholars from all fields of study who are interested in the scientific exploration of religion are invited to join the Society. Membership in the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion gives scholars the opportunity to share their research and ideas with other scholars."
http://www.sssrweb.org/
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Famous Sociologists
Gathers together links relating to more than 50 sociological authors. An excellent resource.
http://www.sociosite.net/topics/sociologists.php
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Emil Durkheim and Religion
Compiled by Joel Elliott.
http://www.unc.edu/~elliott/durkheim.html
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"Anthropology of Religion"
A course by Henry Goldschmidt at Wesleyan University.
http://www.wesleyan.edu/wesmaps/course0506/reli395f.htm
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Sociology of Religion Syllabi on the Web
Maintained at Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/sociology/online_syllabi.html
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"Sociology of Religion" [Marti]
A course by Gerardo Marti at Davidson College.
http://www.thearda.com/learningcenter/learningResources/syllabi/Marti,%20Sociology%20of%20Religion.pdf
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"Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic: The Anthropological Study of Religion"
A course by Raymond Bucko at Creighton University.
http://puffin.creighton.edu/bucko/courses/syllabi/ant352_syllabus.html
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Anthropoetics: The Journal of Generative Anthropology
"In contrast to fashionable methodologies that dissolve the human in the fractal complexity of cultural differences, generative anthropology (GA) attempts to understand cultural phenomena in the simplest terms possible: all things human are traced back to their source in the hypothetical scene of origin in which human beings as sign-using creatures first emerged." If you are familiar with Rene Girard's thought, this journal is in the same vicinity.
http://www.anthropoetics.ucla.edu/
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Ernest Becker Foundation
"Purpose and Principal Funding Areas of the ERNEST BECKER FOUNDATION: To sponsor scholarly study of issues devolving from the work of Ernest Becker and to encourage broad dissemination of the understandings which emerge." Maintained by Neil Elgee.
http://www.ernestbecker.org/
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Agathos: An International Review of the Humanities and Social Sciences
"Agathos: An International Review of the Humanities and Social Sciences intends to be an interdisciplinary forum for debates on real, fundamental, and living problems of the human condition and human society. The journal aims to stimulate reflection and dialogue among researchers from different places in the world, and to offer their hermeneutical approaches in the fields of philosophy, literature, linguistics, arts, history, education, religion, psychology, sociology, political science, and law."
http://www.agathos-international-review.com/
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Essay Forum on the Religious Engagements of American Undergraduates
"Recent studies of college students' attitudes toward religion suggest that the academy is no longer the bastion of secularism it was once assumed to be. And these studies further reveal that the spiritual landscape on today's college campuses is virtually unrecognizable from what we've seen in the past. Evangelicalism--often in the form of extra-denominational or parachurch campus groups--has eclipsed mainstream Protestantism. Catholicism and Judaism, too, are thriving, as are other faiths. To help make sense of these changes, the Social Science Research Council commissioned the following series of essays from leading authorities in the field of religion and higher education."
http://religion.ssrc.org/reforum/
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CARA - Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate
"CARA is a non-profit research organization that conducts social scientific studies for the Catholic Church. CARA has been affiliated with Georgetown University for ten years. CARA has a record of 35 years of experience in quality social science based research. All CARA research associates have advanced degrees in relevant academic disciplines, as well as theological and pastoral training."
http://cara.georgetown.edu/
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"Race and Religious Faith"
A course by Gerardo Marti at Davidson College.
http://www.thearda.com/learningcenter/learningResources/syllabi/Marti,%20Race%20and%20Faith.pdf
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"Sociology of Religion" [Brown]
A course by Charles Brown at Albright College.
http://www.thearda.com/learningcenter/learningResources/syllabi/Brown,%20Sociology%20of%20Religion.pdf
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"Sociology of Religious Organizations"
A course by Kevin Dougherty at Baylor University.
http://www.thearda.com/learningcenter/learningResources/syllabi/Dougherty,%20Sociology%20of%20Religious%20Organizations.pdf
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Institute for the Biocultural Study of Religion
"The leadership of the Institute for the Biocultural Study of Religion has an immodest vision for transforming current and future religion-science interactions, a transformation powered by the clarity of its ideas and the quality of its research. Our ultimate aim is to contribute to a revolution in the cultural understanding of religion through rigorous research-based knowledge of its nature and functions in individuals and groups."
http://ibcsr.org/index.php
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Association of Muslim Social Scientists
"AMSS strives to serve the interest of Muslim scholars by bringing them into contact with one another and providing a forum to promote Islamic perspectives on issues concerning Muslim communities that will contribute to the prosperity of Muslims around the world and to the betterment of humanity."
http://www.amss.net/
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Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK)
"The Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK) is an association based in London and committed to the development of Islamic thought through research, scholarship and publications. AMSS (UK) aims to keep Muslim scholars informed about current conceptual, methodological and analytical developments and promote greater interdisciplinary co-operation, in an effort towards generating informed, critical and creative Islamic alternatives and opinions on topical and emerging issues of academic relevance to Muslims."
http://www.amssuk.com/
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"Religious Experience of Indigenous People"
A course by Kevin Ward at Hartford Seminary.
http://www.hartsem.edu/academic/courses/janwntrspr06/rs615.htm
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Religion, Politics, and Globalization Program at UC Berkeley
"The Religion, Politics, and Globalization Program at UC Berkeley promotes multidisciplinary research and programming by organizing lectures and conferences, encouraging student and faculty research, and serving as a hub for community members interested in understanding how the forces of religion, politics, and globalization interact in the modern world."
http://rpgp.berkeley.edu/
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"Anthropology of South Asian Religion"
A 1999 course by Michael Moffat at Rutgers University.
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/syllabi/m/moffatt/anthropology_of_south_asian_religion-moffatt.html
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"Sacred Spaces: Archaeological and Religious Studies Perspectives"
A course by Ian Straughn at Brown University.
http://proteus.brown.edu/sacredspace/Home
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"Myth, Ritual, and Symbol"
A course by John Huddleston at the College of Charleston.
http://religiousstudies.cofc.edu/syllabi/past-semesters-facstaff-/360huddlestun-s07.pdf
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Peter L. Berger Room
A collection of links to online materials relating to Peter Berger. Maintained by David Kessel.
http://www.angelfire.com/or/sociologyshop/PLB.html
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"Sociology of Religion" [McCutcheon]
A course by Russell McCutcheon at the University of Alabama.
http://as.ua.edu/rel/rel213.html
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Catholic Social Science Review
"Published by the Society of Catholic Social Scientists, the Catholic Social Science Review publishes scholarship faithful to the tradition's social doctrines. Scholars from a wide variety of social scientific and allied fields contribute to the journal."
http://cssronline.org/CSSR/
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Society of Catholic Social Scientists
"Through a collegiality of Catholic scholars, professors, researchers, practitioners, and writers, the SCSS brings rigorous, credible scholarship to political, social and economic questions. SCSS members approach their work in both a scholarly and evangelical spirit. They are expected to strictly observe the highest scholarly and professional requirements of their disciplines as they examine their data in light of Church teaching and the Natural Law. In this way, the Society seeks to obtain objective knowledge about the social order, provide solutions to vexing social problems, and further the cause of Christ."
http://www.catholicsocialscientists.org/Content/Organization/
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"Sociology of Religion"
A 2011 course by Socorro Castaneda-Liles at Santa Clara University.
http://www.scu.edu/cas/religiousstudies/academics/courses/syllabi/upload/RSOC-99-Castaneda-Liles.pdf
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"Classics in the Sociology of Religion and Morals"
A 2011 course by Ernest Wallwork at Syracuse University.
http://religion.syr.edu/Courses/Fall%202011_pdfs/REL651F11.pdf
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