[3.0] Secularisation in Britain Flashcards

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What did evidence from the 1851 Census of Religious Worship claim?

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40% of the population attended church on Sundays.

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What have sociologists claimed the 19th century was?

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A golden age for religion.

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What are some of the major changes to religion since the 19th century?

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  • A decline in the proportion of the population attending church.
  • An increase in the average age of churchgoers.
  • Fewer baptisms and church weddings.
  • A decline in the numbers holding traditional Christian beliefs.
  • Greater religious diversity.
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How does Wilson (1966) define secularisation?

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The process whereby religious beliefs, practices and institutions lose social significance.

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How much of the adult population attended church on Sunday in 2005?

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6.3%.

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Attendance to what has declined greatly?

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Sunday school.

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What did the English Church Census (2006) show?

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Membership of large organisations has declined, and some small organisations are growing in size.

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Even though church weddings and baptisms are still more popular than Sunday services, are these still in decline?

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Yes.

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The influence of what as a social institution has declined?

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Religion.

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How does the church still have influence on public life?

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`In the House of Lords, there are 26 bishops who make decisions on legislation.

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What has taken over the functions of the church?

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The state.

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Where has religion been relegated to?

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The private sphere of the home and family.

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Although faith schools exist, what do they have to conform to?

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Regulations set by the state.

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By how much has the clergy decreased?

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From 45,000 to 34,000.

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What does Bruce (2003) predict?

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The Methodist church will fold by 2030 and the Church of England will become a voluntary organisation with a large amount of heritage property.

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