This study began with my interest in the Methodology of 'Pogyohak' and the research of just how to preach Buddhism in Korea. The purpose of this study is to conceptualize, with the literature information, the phenomenon of 'Pogyo' and to search for the best approach of social science. That methods are included quantitative and qualitative approach, normative, empirical and practical approach. The sub field of social science in the relation to 'Pogyohak' are sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, public administration, and economics. Pogyo activities are very important factor of the social role and action of Buddhism and the increasing of buddhist in korea. In order to develop Pogyohak, it is necessary to study Buddhism culture, characteristics of religion, and the religious needs of korean.
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I. 序言 181 II. 布教 現象의理解 184 1. 포교의 개념정의 184 2. 포교 현상의 특징 186 III. 포교학의 사회과학적 연구방법 189 1. 사회과학적 연구방법이란? 189 2. 양적 연구방법과 질적 연구방법 191 3. 규범적·경험적·실천적 연구방법 193 1) 규범적 연구방법 193 2) 경험적 연구방법 194 3) 실천적 연구방법 195 IV. 포교학과 연관된 사회과학의 영역 196 1. 심리학의 영역 196 2. 사회학의 영역 199 3. 문화인류학적 영역 204 4. 정치·행정학의 영역 206 5. 경제학의 영역 206 V. 결언 207