Perspectives
Religion as a social institution that promotes unity, order, and shared values.
Sociological
Religion as a response to human needs, offering comfort, hope, and coping mechanisms.
Psychological
Categorising religions (e.g., monotheistic, polytheistic, animistic) and understanding shared traits.
Typological
Religion’s evolution across time, shaped by cultural and historical contexts.
Historical
Religion as a relationship with the divine, focusing on sacred texts, rituals, and beliefs.
Theological