RP#2

Your assignment is to discuss the sociological study of religion (Chapter 19). What is it that sociologists of religion are attempting to do? How do they go about their studies? Be certain to discuss the various paradigmatic analyses of religion (structural-functionalism, conflict analysis, symbolic interactionism, and feminist theory). What does Macionis say regarding the sociological study of religion threatening anyone’s faith? What does he offer to support his position? In order to do this well, you will need to carefully read Chapter 19 in its entirety.
For only those using OpenStax – Read Ch. 15. While not made as explicit here as in the Macionis text, infer what sociologists of religion are attempting to do and whether, based on your reading and critical thinking, you think that the sociological study of religion threatens anyone’s faith. What are sociologists of religion attempting to do? How do they go about their studies? Be certain to discuss the various paradigmatic analyses of religion (structural-functionalism, conflict analysis, symbolic interactionism, and feminist theory).
Your Reaction Piece should be approximately 2 pages, double spaced. Remember that quality is far more important than quantity – 2 pages is a guideline. If you write succinctly, you may cover well all aspects of this assignment in less than two pages. Give your attention to depth.

This Reaction Piece should be posted to your Quad, entitled RP2, no later than 10 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020.