Recommended civ and beliefs for a focus on science and wonders?

[Greywander]

New to Civ 6 and still learning many of the new mechanics. I almost exclusively play single player with AI, so I tend to treat it as less of a competitive strategy game and more like an empire sim. As such, I tend to ignore military and conquest and focus on developing my empire internally. In particular, I like to try to get a scientific lead and build as many wonders as I can, both of which give me an edge that will snowball in the late game.

What leaders, civs, religious beliefs, and such would you recommend for this style of play?

[Sstavix]

Korea, Mayan and Babylonian are all good ones for a science-centered focus. As for wonders, the Great library, Oxford University, the University of Sankore and, of course, any of the wonders that provide extra policy card slots are ones to go for. The religious improvements pretty much speak for themselves as you have the opportunity to select them. The main thing to try and get are the Great Scientists, so anything you can do to encourage more Great Person points are worthwhile pursuits as well.

Good luck, and have fun!

[gdshore]

Also, if your using "Hero's" mode try for Ananasi, as he harvests luxury goods site, he completes research and culture projects. (at least in early era's, and big points towards them in later era's.)