“宗教学”概念辨析综述

Review on the Definitions of “the Science of Religion”

宗教学的概念问题,在宗教学创建之初便一直是学者们关注的重点问题,对于其概念的正确界定,不仅可以为现有的宗教学研究予以方法论上的指导,也可以为之后的宗教学发展提供理论上的借鉴意义。文章列举了中国现有宗教学概念代表理论并对其进行分类,在前人的基础上,对中国宗教学概念的界定和发展有一个客观的总结和展望。

The concept of the science of religion has been a hot issue since the very beginning of this study. A correct definition can not only provide methodological guidance to the study but also give a theoretical reference for its further development. The representative defini- tions in Chinese academic circles are introduced and classified. Based on the previous studies, it attempts to have an objective summary and outlook for the definition and development.