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The '''sociology of religion''' is primarily the study of the [[practices]], social [[structure]]s, [[history|historical]] backgrounds, development, universal themes, and roles of [[religion]] in [[society]]. There is particular emphasis on the recurring role of religion in nearly all societies on Earth today and throughout recorded history. Sociologists of religion attempt to explain the effects of society on religion and the effects of religion on society; in other words, their dialectical relationship.

The '''sociology of religion''' is primarily the study of the [[practice]s], social [[structure]]s, [[history|historical]] backgrounds, development, universal themes, and roles of [[religion]] in [[society]]. There is particular emphasis on the recurring role of religion in nearly all societies on Earth today and throughout recorded history. Sociologists of religion attempt to explain the effects of society on religion and the effects of religion on society; in other words, their dialectical relationship.

==Typology of religious groups==

==Typology of religious groups==