religous experiences AO1

Question 1

conversion

Answer 1

comes to believe in god in a life changing way
paul in bible

Question 2

corporate

Answer 2

a RE which happens to a group of people
pentecost/ asbury university

Question 3

mystical experience

Answer 3

particular type of ‘unitive’ RE
experience of something transcendent beyond normal awareness

Question 4

numinous

Answer 4

feeling the experience of the divine as a non rational experience
moses and the burning bush

Question 5

ineffable

Answer 5

the experience cannot be put into words
(pInt)

Question 6

noetic

Answer 6

having the property of imparting knowledge
- holy spirit
pentecost

Question 7

transient

Answer 7

an event that passes with time - temporary

Question 8

passivity

Answer 8

the person experiencing it is being ‘acted upon’ not in control

Question 9

pragmantism

Answer 9

the effects of and value to the individual
emphasises importance of effects of RE

Question 10

ed starbuck

Answer 10

psychology of religion 1899

Question 11

volitional

Answer 11

gradual change and slow development of new moral/ spiritual habits

Question 12

conversion

Answer 12

adolescent phenomenon
15-24 yo
search for identity and purpose
asbury university

Question 13

‘fruits’ of a conversion

Answer 13

conviction beyond material world
immense feeling of elation and freedom
change in emphasis of life