Methodological problems of religious diversity research

This article is devoted to the analysis of phenomenon religious diversity as a subject sociological research. It shown that numerous theoretical and empirical studies in different countries have not been able reach level unique configuration general population organisations operating on their territory. The significance such an for sociology religion substantiated. dependence some areas successful study totality form basis country emphasised. A number methodological problems arising from caused by specifics new movements are identified. Particular attention paid area conceptual apparatus, organisation collection relevant information platforms identification types documents. Special focused introduction into scientific circulation about previously unexplored movements. there no provably effective methodology studying religion, but its development inevitably implies resolution most described article. argued belongs group complex longitudinal with significant heuristic potential.