Functionalist Theories of Religion Just a quick test to refresh your memory :) 4.0 / 5 based on 5 ratings ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: SchelaCreated on: 11-06-11 20:11 According to Durkheim, the role of religion is to... Create a value consensus and maintain social solidarity 1 of 8 The key feature of religion is... A fundamental distinction between the sacred and the profane 2 of 8 What is the collective conscience? Shared norms, values, beliefs and knowledge that make cooperation between individuals possible 3 of 8 What reinforces the collective conscience? Regular shared religious rituals 4 of 8 According to Malinowski, in what way does religion promote solidarity? By performing psychological functions for individuals 5 of 8 According to Parsons, religion also... Both 6 of 8 Bellah defined civil religion as... A belief system that attaches sacred qualities to society itself 7 of 8 What is one of the criticism of the Functionalist perspective? It ignores the negative aspects of religion 8 of 8
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