The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences releases two new books on religious studies

On September 21, the Institute of World Religions of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and China Social Sciences Press jointly held a new book achievement release conference in Beijing, where they unveiled A Concise Reader on Religious Studies and Key Concepts of China’s Independent Knowledge System of Religious Studies. Participants introduced that the two works focus on the development of an independent knowledge system for religious studies in China, emphasizing guidance from Marxism, integration with China’s fine traditional culture, and responses to practical issues in the contemporary religious field. Experts believe that these two books not only emphasize the popularization of basic knowledge in religious studies, but also pay attention to conceptual construction and theoretical innovation, reflecting the integration of academic research, practical concerns, and China’s own experience.