Religiology
Religiology is a term sometimes used to refer to the academic study of religion. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws upon various methodologies and perspectives from disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, philosophy, and comparative literature to understand the phenomenon of religion. Scholars in this field seek to analyze the beliefs, practices, rituals, myths, and social structures associated with different religious traditions, as well as the psychological and cultural factors that contribute to their existence and evolution.
The study of religion as an academic discipline is distinct from theology, which typically approaches religion