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CRS 116 Introduction To Sociology Of Religion

NCE1 levelArts & Humanities7 topics

CRS 116 covers 7 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Definition of Sociology of Religion
  2. Psychological theories of Religion with reference to the following:
  3. Sociological theories of Religion with reference to the following:
  4. Max Weber
  5. Karl Marx
  6. Emile Durkheim
  7. a) The functions of religion on the individual and society.

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Definition of Sociology of Religion

The definition of Sociology of Religion centres on understanding religion as a social institution and studying how religious beliefs, practices, groups, and symbols relate to society. For examination purposes, students must master what the field studies, how it differs from theology or personal faith, and why its approach is scientific, social, and analytical.

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