The Functional Theory of Religion

Book chapter

The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion, pp 76-102

09 Apr 2010

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Bellah's important contribution ‐ schema of religious evolution

concrete social action drawing upon elements of all four systems

dogmatization establishing religious code enabling “faith” ‐ serving as communications medium

functional theory of religion

functional theory of religion, focusing on relationships between religion and social institutions

functional theory ‐ long term effects of religion on other institutions

Parsons developing “four‐function paradigm”

Parsons' early masterwork, The Structure of Social Action ‐ basic framework for functional theory of religion

Parsons, using four‐function paradigm ‐ to develop comprehensive analysis of American society

three paradigm ‐ shaping contributors to functional theory of religion

This chapter contains sections titled: Talcott Parsons Robert N. Bellah Conclusion Bibliography

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Title: The Functional Theory of Religion
Creators: Victor Lidz - Drexel University
Contributors: Bryan s Turner (Editor) - Wellesley College USA
Publication Details: The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion, pp 76-102
Publisher: Wiley‐Blackwell; Oxford, UK
Number of pages: 27
Resource Type: Book chapter
Language: English
Academic Unit: [Retired Faculty]
Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84887175686
Other Identifier: 991019173880404721