Ch 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Sacred
A
Opposed to profane
2
Q
Beliefs
A
collective representations “of all the things… into two classes
or opposed groups”—profane and sacred”
3
Q
Rites/practices:
A
modes of action and unique objects
4
Q
Definitions of “religion” were produced in the_______ enconter
A
colonial
5
Q
Essentialist
A
essence of religion is an inner experience
6
Q
Family Resemblance
A
There is no single essence or function
7
Q
Functionalist
A
The function of religion is its use and purpose; what religion does to help meet human needs
8
Q
Frameworks for understanding religion
A
Essentialist
Family Resemblance
Functionalist
9
Q
4 C framework (Catherine Albanese)
A
Creed
Code
Cult
Community
