Question 1

The approach where researchers suspend their personal beliefs or non-beliefs in non-human entities is called:&#10;A) Methodological agnosticism&#10;B) Objective suspension&#10;C) Religious validity&#10;D) Value reliability

Accepted Answer

Methodological agnosticism is an approach in research where researchers set aside their personal beliefs or disbeliefs about non-human entities to study religious phenomena objectively.

Question 2

The functionalist approach to investigating religion focuses on:&#10;A) How religions differ across countries&#10;B) How religion is understood and defined by individuals&#10;C) What religion does for society or individuals&#10;D) How religious views differ within subgroups

Accepted Answer

The functionalist approach examines the role religion plays in maintaining social stability, cohesion, and providing meaning and purpose for individuals and society.

Question 3

The substantive approach to investigating religion focuses on:&#10;A) What religion does for society or individuals&#10;B) How religion is understood and defined by individuals&#10;C) How religious views differ within subgroups&#10;D) How religions differ across countries

Accepted Answer

The substantive approach to investigating religion focuses on the content and meaning of religious beliefs, emphasizing how religion is understood and defined by individuals.

Question 4

According to Ernst Troeltsch which religious organizations have the most power over their members?&#10;A) Cults&#10;B) New religious movements&#10;C) Churches&#10;D) Sects

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What term do contemporary sociologists use to describe a community of people with their own spiritual ideas and practices, which are distinguished from established institutions within their society?&#10;A) Spiritualists&#10;B) New religious movements&#10;C) Gnosticism&#10;D) Traditional healers

Accepted Answer

Contemporary sociologists refer to such communities as "new religious movements," which are groups that offer alternative spiritual ideas and practices distinct from established religious institutions.

Question 6

Which theorist likened religion to opium?&#10;A) Max Weber&#10;B) Karl Marx&#10;C) Ernst Troeltsch&#10;D) &#201;mile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx likened religion to opium, arguing that it is a tool used by the ruling class to keep the masses docile and compliant.

Question 7

Which perspective argues that religion has shifted to the private sphere?&#10;A) The privatization of religion&#10;B) The domestication of religion&#10;C) Household religion&#10;D) Private religion

Accepted Answer

The privatization of religion perspective argues that religion has shifted from the public sphere to the private sphere, becoming more of a personal and individual matter.

Question 8

The term sacroscapes describes:&#10;A) The nature of religions&#10;B) How religions are perceived&#10;C) The global flows of religion&#10;D) The decline in religious beliefs

Accepted Answer

Sacroscapes refer to the global flows and movements of religious practices, beliefs, and communities across different regions and cultures.

Question 9

According to research by the Pew Centre which religious group is expected to be the largest in Europe by 2050?&#10;A) Catholicism&#10;B) Islam&#10;C) Judaism&#10;D) Christianity

Accepted Answer

Christianity is expected to remain the largest religious group in Europe by 2050, despite the growth of Islam.

Question 10

Which Theorist discusses the disenchantment of the world in terms of magic and religion?&#10;A) Max Weber&#10;B) Karl Marx&#10;C) &#201;mile Durkheim&#10;D) Ernst Troeltsch

Accepted Answer

Max Weber is the theorist who discusses the disenchantment of the world, particularly in the context of rationalization and the decline of magical and religious explanations in modern society.

Deck 19: Religion