Author: Toshpulatova, Mukhlisa

Annotation: This article explores the field of theolinguistics with particular attention to the status of religious discourse within contemporary linguistics. Building on the foundations of text linguistics and discourse analysis, it examines the categories of text, including structure, cohesion, coherence, genre, and function, as essential elements for understanding how meaning is created and interpreted. The study highlights how the “discursive turn” of the twentieth century shaped linguistic thought, bringing philosophy, semiotics, psychology, and pragmatics into close dialogue with language studies. Within this framework, religious discourse emerges not merely as a subset of communication but as a powerful carrier of cultural memory, moral codes, and collective identity. Unlike purely descriptive texts, religious discourse is inherently performative, directive, and interpretative, shaping both personal worldviews and social practices. By situating religious texts within broader theories of discourse, the article argues that theolinguistics offers valuable insights into how sacred language functions at the intersection of faith, cognition, and cultural continuity.

Keywords: theolinguistics; religious discourse; text linguistics; discourse analysis; cohesion and coherence; pragmalinguistics; cultural identity; performativity of language.

Pages in journal: 45 - 59