Social Science of Religion:Connotation and Value

Social science of religion is the empirical research to religion from the approach of social science,including the branches such as sociology of religion,anthropology of religion,psychology of religion,and economic of religion.The main features of social science of religion are objectivity and empiricism.Social science of religion aims to describe and explain the religious phenomenon neutrally and accurately,that distinguishes from the interests of religions,states,and police.The progress of social science of religion benefits not only the establishment of general religion theories,which accord with Chinese religion situations,but also the harmonious development of religions and societies.