so that you know what people in other parts of the world believe and how they believe it. :)
who say India is important?shouldn't you rather ask : in the study of religion ; is India important and why ?
Hinduism is just as important as any other religion
Because, unfortunately, some people actually think that organized religion is important. Surprisingly, some people still think that religion has any significant cultural impact.
what is theological vs. non theological study of religion
Donald Wiebe has written: 'Religion and Truth' -- subject(s): Religion, Study and teaching, Knowledge, Theory of (Religion) 'Failure and nerve in the academic study of religion' -- subject(s): Religion, Study and teaching, Hermeneutics 'The politics of religious studies' -- subject(s): Religion, Study and teaching
To study the role religion plays in people's lives.
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was created in 1949.
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion was created in 1961.
In many religions there are specific beliefs about gender and their rights and roles. In this way the study of gender is relevant to the study of religion.
A:Anyone can benefit from the study of comparative religion, since this is a study that provides an insight into other cultures and beliefs.Followers of a particular religion would benefit from studying that religion, so that they better understand their own faith.Anyone planning to undertake a career as a pastor or member of a religious order must undertake years of religious study.Religious leaders benefit from encouraging the study of religion, as this could enhance the proportion of the population that feels committed to religion.
Hogwarts does not study any religion.
The study of religion is called theology