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====Theory of Religious Economy====
====Theory of Religious Economy====
#'''Objective''' I propose to edit the Wikipedia page on the Theory of Religious Economy. [[Theory_of_religious_economy]]
#I will edit the Wikipedia page on the Theory of Religious Economy.
#'''Interest''' This is interesting substantively because religion has a significant role in almost every culture around the globe and has a substantial impact on economical and social development within societies. The addition of information to the Theory of Religious Economy page will help present sociological concepts in relation to changes in one of the world's oldest organizations.
#This is interesting substantively because religion has a significant role in almost every culture around the globe and has a substantial impact on economical and social development within societies. The addition of information to the Theory of Religious Economy page will help present sociological concepts in relation to changes in one of the world's oldest organizations.
#Link to project [[Theory_of_religious_economy]]
# '''Background reading''' I will read Wikipedia, the text book and other basic sociology texts on the following topics: Rational Choice Theory, Contextual Effect, Social Institutions, Social Structure, Norms, Roles, and Secularization.
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# I will be working alone.
## I will also find scholarly research on the general issue of the Theory of Religious Economy. Posting links here.
#'''Quote 1''' "The notion of religious economies underscores the dynamic interplay of different religious groups within a society. This interplay accounts for the religious makeup of societies at any given time and explains why and how religions change."
## I will find popular press discussions of my topic. Perhaps Wikipedia articles, blog entrys, newspaper and magazine stories, etc.
#'''General Plan''' I plan to research the sociological aspects of secularization and make several additions to the Theory of Religious Economy web page.
## I will use this idea to help define the Theory of Religious Economy in the into. paragraph.
###[Sociology textbook, 395]
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#'''Collaborators''' I will be working alone.
#'''Quote 2''' "Past discussions of secularization usually postulate a decline in the demand for religion, claiming that potential consumers in a modern, enlightened age no longer find a need in faith in the supernatural. In contrast, in new essays written with Larry Iannaccone, we focus not so much on religious consumers as on religious suppliers. We ask, under what conditions are religious firms able to create a demand."
## I will use this idea (and others from the book) to describe some of the concepts associated with the theory and how they differ from previous approaches.
### [Stark, Rodney. 1997. Rational Choice and Religion. Ed. Lawrence A. Young. Routledge (publisher). Pg.17. ISBN 0-415-91192-3


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====1. Addition to initial description:====
====1. Addition to initial description:====
The Theory of Religious Economy argues that economic factors have a significant role in the development and success of organized religions. A religious economy consists of a market (or demand for religion) and a supply of different religious organizations.
The Theory of Religious Economy argues that economic factors have a significant role in the development and success of organized religions <ref>{{cite book |last= Stark |first= Rodney |authorlink= Rodney Stark |title= Sociology |edition= 10th Edition |year= 2007 |publisher= Thomson Wadsworth |isbn= 0-495-09344-0 }}</ref>. A religious economy consists of a market (or demand for religion) and a supply of different religious organizations <ref>{{cite book |last= Stark |first= Rodney |authorlink= Rodney Stark |title= Sociology |edition= 10th Edition |year= 2007 |publisher= Thomson Wadsworth |isbn= 0-495-09344-0 }}</ref>. A competitive free market or economy makes it possible for religious suppliers to meet the demands of different religious [[consumer|consumers]]. By offering an array of religious products, a competitive religious economy stimulates activity in the [[marketplace]] <ref>Wortham, Robert A. Religious Choices and Preferences: North Carolina's Baskin Robbins Effect? 2004. 27 Sep. 2007. [http://www.ncsociology.org/sociationtoday/v21/religion.htm]</ref>


A competitive free market or economy makes it possible for religious suppliers to meet the demands of religious [[consumer|consumers]] with different religious preferences. By offering an array of religious products, a competitive religious economy stimulates activity in the [[marketplace]] <ref>Wortham, Robert A. Religious Choices and Preferences: North Carolina's Baskin Robbins Effect? 2004. 27 Sep. 2007. [http://www.ncsociology.org/sociationtoday/v21/religion.htm]</ref>


The Theory of Religious Economy takes into account a wide spectrum of issues (e.g., the differences between competitive religious markets and religious [[monopoly|monopolies]]), making this theory one of the most significant developments in the social scientific study of religion during the past thirty years <ref>{{cite book|last=Young|first=Lawrence A.|title=Rational Choice Theory and Religion|year=1997|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0-415-91192-3}}</ref>. Previous discussion of [[secularization]] usually assumes that the demand for religion decreased as times became more modern and enlightened <ref>{{cite book|last=Young|first=Lawrence A.|title=Rational Choice Theory and Religion|year=1997|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0-415-91192-3}}</ref>. The Theory of Religious Economy focuses attention on religious suppliers and whether religious firms have the ability to increase the demand for religion <ref>{{cite book|last=Young|first=Lawrence A.|title=Rational Choice Theory and Religion|year=1997|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0-415-91192-3}}</ref>.

The ability of the Theory of Religious Economy model to consider a wide range of issues makes it one of the most significant developments in the social scientific study of religion during the past several decades.

change first sentence: argues that the economic model of supply and demand has a significant role.


====2. Addition to development section====
====2. Addition to development section====
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====Early Development====
====Early Development====


*[[H. Richard Niebuhr]]: In his 1929 publication, The Social Sources of Denominationalism, [[H. Richard Niebuhr|Niebuhr]] discusses the competing denominations of [[Christianity]]. [[H. Richard Niebuhr|Niebuhr]] states that economic factors are the primary cause of divisions of the church. Also, [[H. Richard Niebuhr|Niebuhr]] suggests that economic [[stratification]] is responsible for maintaining divisions in the church that were caused by other factors.
*[[H. Richard Niebuhr]]: In his 1929 publication, The Social Sources of Denominationalism, [[H. Richard Niebuhr|Niebuhr]] discusses the competing denominations of [[Christianity]]. [[H. Richard Niebuhr|Niebuhr]] states that economic factors are the primary cause of divisions of the church. Also, [[H. Richard Niebuhr|Niebuhr]] suggests that economic [[stratification]] is responsible for maintaining divisions in the church that were caused by other factors <ref>{{cite book|last=Niebuhr|first=Richard H.|title=The Social Sources Of Denominationalism |year=1929|publisher=Henry Holt and Company|city=New York}}</ref>.

====3. Addition to Market Situation====

====Monopoly====

The ability of a religious organization to monopolize a religious economy is entirely dependent on the extent to which the state governs the religious economy. A monopolized religious economy tends to have lower levels of participation <ref>{{cite book|last=Young|first=Lawrence A.|title=Rational Choice Theory and Religion|year=1997|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0-415-91192-3}}</ref>.

====Religious Pluralism====

A competitive and pluralistic religious economy has a positive effect on levels of participation <ref>{{cite book|last=Young|first=Lawrence A.|title=Rational Choice Theory and Religion|year=1997|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0-415-91192-3}}</ref>.

====4. Influencing the Religious Consumer====

====Morals====

Religious markets are similar to other markets in that they are social creations. The exchanges that take place in a religious market are regulated by social factors. Elements of social interactions such as norms and morals influence the individual choices and preferences of the religious consumer. Therefore, elements of social interactions influence the types of religious goods offered in the marketplace and the changes in these products over a span of time <ref>{{cite book|last=Young|first=Lawrence A.|title=Rational Choice Theory and Religion|year=1997|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0-415-91192-3}}</ref>.

==References==
{{reflist}}

Latest revision as of 04:21, 6 June 2008

[[2]]Sociology 2008

  1. I am open to working as a group member on any of these projects, or on a Wikipedia entry by myself.
  2. I am interested in social deviance, and/or macro sociology: social structure and how large groups of people react to social conditions.
  3. I am a fine art student. I have experience with graphic presentations. I own and have experience with photoshop and some mid/high range digital photo equipment: Camera, Tripod, Etc (not SLR or Video). I also enjoy doing research and writing/editing.


Theory of Religious Economy

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  1. I will edit the Wikipedia page on the Theory of Religious Economy.
  2. This is interesting substantively because religion has a significant role in almost every culture around the globe and has a substantial impact on economical and social development within societies. The addition of information to the Theory of Religious Economy page will help present sociological concepts in relation to changes in one of the world's oldest organizations.
  3. Link to project Theory_of_religious_economy
  4. I will be working alone.
  5. Quote 1 "The notion of religious economies underscores the dynamic interplay of different religious groups within a society. This interplay accounts for the religious makeup of societies at any given time and explains why and how religions change."
    1. I will use this idea to help define the Theory of Religious Economy in the into. paragraph.
      1. [Sociology textbook, 395]
  6. Quote 2 "Past discussions of secularization usually postulate a decline in the demand for religion, claiming that potential consumers in a modern, enlightened age no longer find a need in faith in the supernatural. In contrast, in new essays written with Larry Iannaccone, we focus not so much on religious consumers as on religious suppliers. We ask, under what conditions are religious firms able to create a demand."
    1. I will use this idea (and others from the book) to describe some of the concepts associated with the theory and how they differ from previous approaches.
      1. [Stark, Rodney. 1997. Rational Choice and Religion. Ed. Lawrence A. Young. Routledge (publisher). Pg.17. ISBN 0-415-91192-3

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User:Htw3/Spring_2008_Project_Page#Theory_of_Religious_Economy

1. Addition to initial description:

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The Theory of Religious Economy argues that economic factors have a significant role in the development and success of organized religions [1]. A religious economy consists of a market (or demand for religion) and a supply of different religious organizations [2]. A competitive free market or economy makes it possible for religious suppliers to meet the demands of different religious consumers. By offering an array of religious products, a competitive religious economy stimulates activity in the marketplace [3]


The Theory of Religious Economy takes into account a wide spectrum of issues (e.g., the differences between competitive religious markets and religious monopolies), making this theory one of the most significant developments in the social scientific study of religion during the past thirty years [4]. Previous discussion of secularization usually assumes that the demand for religion decreased as times became more modern and enlightened [5]. The Theory of Religious Economy focuses attention on religious suppliers and whether religious firms have the ability to increase the demand for religion [6].

2. Addition to development section

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Early Development

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  • H. Richard Niebuhr: In his 1929 publication, The Social Sources of Denominationalism, Niebuhr discusses the competing denominations of Christianity. Niebuhr states that economic factors are the primary cause of divisions of the church. Also, Niebuhr suggests that economic stratification is responsible for maintaining divisions in the church that were caused by other factors [7].

3. Addition to Market Situation

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Monopoly

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The ability of a religious organization to monopolize a religious economy is entirely dependent on the extent to which the state governs the religious economy. A monopolized religious economy tends to have lower levels of participation [8].

Religious Pluralism

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A competitive and pluralistic religious economy has a positive effect on levels of participation [9].

4. Influencing the Religious Consumer

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Morals

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Religious markets are similar to other markets in that they are social creations. The exchanges that take place in a religious market are regulated by social factors. Elements of social interactions such as norms and morals influence the individual choices and preferences of the religious consumer. Therefore, elements of social interactions influence the types of religious goods offered in the marketplace and the changes in these products over a span of time [10].

References

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  1. ^ Stark, Rodney (2007). Sociology (10th Edition ed.). Thomson Wadsworth. ISBN 0-495-09344-0. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help)
  2. ^ Stark, Rodney (2007). Sociology (10th Edition ed.). Thomson Wadsworth. ISBN 0-495-09344-0. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help)
  3. ^ Wortham, Robert A. Religious Choices and Preferences: North Carolina's Baskin Robbins Effect? 2004. 27 Sep. 2007. [1]
  4. ^ Young, Lawrence A. (1997). Rational Choice Theory and Religion. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-91192-3.
  5. ^ Young, Lawrence A. (1997). Rational Choice Theory and Religion. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-91192-3.
  6. ^ Young, Lawrence A. (1997). Rational Choice Theory and Religion. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-91192-3.
  7. ^ Niebuhr, Richard H. (1929). The Social Sources Of Denominationalism. Henry Holt and Company. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |city= ignored (|location= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Young, Lawrence A. (1997). Rational Choice Theory and Religion. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-91192-3.
  9. ^ Young, Lawrence A. (1997). Rational Choice Theory and Religion. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-91192-3.
  10. ^ Young, Lawrence A. (1997). Rational Choice Theory and Religion. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-91192-3.
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