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Comparative religion

Systematic comparison of the world's religions

Form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationships of religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns

Ethnic religion

Religion defined by the ethnicity of its adherents

Evolutionary origin of religion

Emergence of religious behavior discussed in terms of natural evolution

Critical investigation of a text

Faith and rationality

Two approaches that exist in varying degrees of conflict or compatibility

Feminist theology

Movement to reconsider theological doctrine

Expressions of religion distinct from the official doctrines of organized religion

Freedom of religion

Human right to practice any or no religion without prejudice from governing powers

Morality and religion

Relationship between religious views and morals

Practice of religious experiences during alternate states of consciousness

Knowledge of the hidden or the paranormal

Relationship between religion and science

Relationship between religion and science

Social-cultural system

Religious studies

Multi-disciplinary academic field devoted to research into religious beliefs, behaviors, and institutions

Religious violence

Violence practiced in the name of religion

Transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward nonreligious values

Study of the nature of deities and religious belief

Theories about religion

Theories of religion in the social sciences