The primary focus of religious studies is to explore and analyze the beliefs, practices, texts, and institutions of various religions across the world. This interdisciplinary field examines how religion influences culture, society, politics, and individual identity. Scholars investigate both historical contexts and contemporary issues related to faith traditions, rituals, ethics, and spirituality. By employing methods from theology, anthropology, sociology, and psychology, religious studies aims to foster understanding and dialogue about the complex roles religion plays in human experience and societal developments.