Religious experience Flashcards
1
Q
What is a religious experience?
A
A religious experience is a subjective encounter with the divine or a transcendent reality.
2
Q
Name one philosopher associated with the study of religious experiences.
A
William James
3
Q
What is the term for a religious experience that leads to a significant change in a person’s life?
A
Conversion experience
4
Q
Short answer: How do sociologists typically view religious experiences?
A
As social constructs influenced by cultural contexts.
