Chapter 14 Flashcards
what is the belief between humans and animals or natural objects?
totemism
what is the belief that spirits only communicate with one person in a group called?
shamanism
what is the belief in a god or gods
theism
what is the belief in one god?
monotheism
what is the belief in a number of gods?
polytheism
what is the idea that moral principles have a sacred quality?
ethicalism
what is the type of religious organization in which most people in the society are members by virtue of their birth?
ecclesia
what is a well-established religious organization in which a substantial number of the population are members of?
denomination
what is a new religion whose beliefs and practices differ markedly from those of society’s major religions?
cult
what is the study of the depth of peoples’ religious feelings and how they translate these feelings into behavior
religiosity
what is called when religion loses its interest in everyday life ex: in the United States?
secular
what is a relatively small religious organization called?
sect
Study of social patterns and cultural aspects
Sociology
Consist of roles and norms that ensure the transmission of knowledge values and patterns of behavior from one generation to the next
Education
Formal education which involves instruction by special trained teachers who follow officially recognized policies
Schooling