Definitions of Religion
0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt PlayCard Sorting
1/3
Earn XP
Description and Tags
Last updated 11:38 AM on 3/12/25
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced | Call with Kai |
|---|
No analytics yet
Send a link to your students to track their progress
4 Terms
1
New cards
Substantive
Focuses on the substances of religion such as gods, prophets, holy texts and the afterlife. Defines religion as a belief in the sacred and supernatural.
2
New cards
Functional
Defines religion by its psychological and social functions it performs for society. i.e. integrating individuals into a value consensus.
3
New cards
Constructionist
Defines religion as the subjective meanings that individuals create to construct religion/
4
New cards
(not a definition of religion) Contested Concept
Definitions of religion are constantly being redefined and reinterpreted by societies and individuals.
