Sociology Key Terms 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: emmajane163Created on: 17-04-14 23:02 What is the name for rituals associated with religion? Religious practices 1 of 25 The definition for events that cannot be explained by science. Magic 2 of 25 Define a polytheistic religion. Religions based around the worship of many gods 3 of 25 What was enlightenment? Associated with 18th century where reason became leading principle 4 of 25 What is the name for the belief of ghosts or spirits? Animism 5 of 25 What is a substantive definition? An attempt to explain what religion really is 6 of 25 The name for a philosophical approach based on free will and self-determination Humanist 7 of 25 What is a charismatic leader? A leader with a powerful and magnetic personality 8 of 25 The name for activities that involve the body, mind and spirit Cultic/holistic milieu 9 of 25 Define civil religion. Events that aren't religious but carry the same functions and sentiments 10 of 25 What does 'ideology' mean? A set of ideas that legitimates the power of a group 11 of 25 What are definitions that focus on religion's effect on society? Functional definitions 12 of 25 The term for beliefs that give meaning to the world. Sacred canopy 13 of 25 Define a 'faith school'. A school based around the principles of a religion 14 of 25 The theory of life developing through natural selection. Evolution 15 of 25 What is the belief that only one viewpoint can be accepted? Monopoly of the truth 16 of 25 Define 'secularisation'. The decline of religious belief 17 of 25 What is the idea that people consume religion as they do products? Spiritual shopping 18 of 25 Self-denying. Ascetic 19 of 25 What is 'disengagement'? Where religious institutions become less engaged with wider aspects ofsocial life 20 of 25 What is the name for religions that are based around one god? Monotheistic religions 21 of 25 The name for things that aren't religious. Profane 22 of 25 What are totems? Objects believed to have supernatural powers 23 of 25 What is the name for things which are regarded with awe and reverence? Sacred 24 of 25 Define 'polytheistic'. Relgions based around gods 25 of 25
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