theology - unit 1 (7 dimensions): semester 1

experiential >

personal experiences or feelings that a person has with God

example of experiential >

a catholic feeling a deep sense of peace while getting communion

mythic >

religious stories from the past that communicate beliefs and explain key parts of faith

what is an example of a mythic?

the story of Adam and Eve

doctrinal >

the official beliefs and teachings of a religion that are core values of the faith

example of doctrinal >

the Catholic belief that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. Bread is transformed into flesh and wine is transformed into blood

ethical >

the moral teachings of a religion that guide followers how to live their life through their beliefs

example of ethical >

catholics teach each other and practice forgiveness to those who wronged them because Jesus encourages forgiveness and practices

ritual >

formal/repetitive actions preformed during religious worship and practice

ritual example >

when a catholic makes the sign of the cross before and after prayer

social >

the communities that connect people in a religion

example of social >

when catholics read the sacred heart of Jesus Bible to discuss faith

material >

physical objects, artwork or places that hold a lot of religious meaning

example of material >

a rosary being used by Catholics to help with prayer/meditation