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The manual examines theoretical aspects, highlights the place and role of religion in the socio-cultural process. The textbook describes in detail those denominations that are widespread in Ukraine. The book includes excerpts from the laws of Ukraine and international regulations concerning freedom of conscience, statistical materials on the state of the religious network and the dynamics of its change, and a religious studies dictionary.

The manual was tested at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University during 2001-2010.

Changes and additions to the textbook are made taking into account new worldview paradigms and discourses in the humanities. Elements of practical religious studies are included.

The textbook retains the personalities and statistical data that were available at the time of its first edition.

For students of higher educational institutions, anyone interested in the problems of culture, religion, and freethought.