The Influence of Religion on Society**

• Table of Contents:** **

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

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• 1.1Background and Context
• 1.2Problem Statement
• 1.3Objectives of the Study
• 1.4Scope and Limitations
• 1.5Research Methodology
• 1.6Structure of the Thesis **

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• Historical Perspectives**
• 2.1Origins and Evolution of Religion
• 2.2Impact of Religion on Ancient Societies
• 2.3Role of Religion in Medieval Times
• 2.4Religious Reformation and Modernity
• 2.5Secularism and Religious Revival
• 2.6Globalization and Religious Diversity
• 2.7Conclusion and Summary **

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• Sociological Aspects of Religion**
• 3.1Functionalism and Religion
• 3.2Conflict Theory Perspectives
• 3.3Symbolic Interactionism
• 3.4Religious Institutions and Organizations
• 3.5Religion and Social Stratification
• 3.6Religion and Social Change
• 3.7Conclusion and Summary **

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• Psychological Dimensions**
• 4.1Individual Beliefs and Values
• 4.2Religious Identity Formation
• 4.3Religious Coping Mechanisms
• 4.4Fundamentalism and Extremism
• 4.5Religion and Mental Health
• 4.6Religious Conversion and Deconversion
• 4.7Conclusion and Summary **

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Contemporary Issues and Debates**
• 5.1Religion and Politics
• 5.2Religion and Gender
• 5.3Religion and Science
• 5.4Religious Pluralism and Tolerance
• 5.5Religion and Human Rights
• 5.6Secularization and Decline of Religion
• 5.7Conclusion and Summary