This study seeks to examine the development of Moslem scholars idea on the methodology of religious studies published in the 1969-2012 timeframe. Historical method of collective idea with textual study approach is employed in this study. It is found in the study that the literature of religiuos studies which contain published methodology discussion develop slowly and quantitatively has not increased significantly. The methodology ideas contained in the literature have four variants of ideas, i.e.: the use of the remain scientific method, the use of scientific method for cultural and social religious phenomenon and theological normative approach for doctrine aspects, the use of synthesis method, and the use of non-West approach or the use of...