Religion has remained one of the most influential forces in shaping human society and directing patterns of social behavior. There have been diverse opinions and arguments regarding the role religion play in the lives of people and on societies at large. Whereas some believe that religion is one of the key drivers of social transformation, others are of the opinion that it stifles development and progress. The method applied in this paper is historical and analytical approach. This paper examines the role of religion in bringing about social change by analyzing the relationship between religious beliefs, cultural values, and societal transformation. It begins by exploring the concepts of religion and social change through the perspectives of notable scholars such as Edward Tylor, Immanuel Kant, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber. It investigates the close connection between religion and culture, arguing that religious values often become embedded within social systems and consequently influence ethical conduct, communal relationships, and institutional structures. The study finds out that key factors determine the extent to which religion can influence social change, namely: epistemic orientation, communalism, spirituality, rationality, self-definition, and the perception of time and material reality. The paper, thus, concludes that religion possesses the capacity to inspire both positive and negative social change depending on the worldview and social values it promotes. Ultimately, religion remains a significant ideological force capable of shaping human development, social institutions, and cultural transformation.