sociology of religion
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Sociologyofreligion.docxSociology of religion 1600 word count
( Answer the three question and give more explanation for Q2 AND Q3 )
Answer the three question:
Q1 : Explain and briefly evaluate the following definitions and core concepts of religion:
· Sacred/Profane
· Ritual
· Cult
· Totem
· Fundamentalism
· Secularisation
Q2: “ Whether the role of religion in society is the promotion of social harmony or social conflict is, as yet, an unresolved debate.”
· Explain and evaluate this statement with references to sociological theories and studies. (two of your theories should be the conflict and consensus theories.
Q3: Critically analyse the secularisation theory TWO opposing perspectives.
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1. Understand definitions and core concepts of religion
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1.1. Evaluate definitions of religion Analyse core concepts of religion
1.2 Analyse core concepts of religion
Critically compare the Indian Caste system with the British class syste
1.3 Critically compare the Indian Caste system with the British class system.
1.3 Critically compare the Indian Caste system with the British class system. |
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2. Understand the Sociological perspectives on the role of religion in society |
2.1 Critically analyse consensus perspectives on the role of religion in society
2.2 Critically analyse conflict perspectives on the role of religion in society
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3. Understand the secularisation thesis |
3.1 Critically analyse the secularisation thesis from two opposing perspectives |
