SOC101 Chapter 13: SOC 101 Chapter 13: Exploring Sociology: A Canadian Perspective (3rd Edition) > Module 8 (ONLINE Week 8): Religion (Ravelli and Webber)
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Review the different types of religious belief systems: animism, polytheism, and monotheism. De ne and provide examples of the different types of religious groups, including new religious movements, sects, and churches. Explain the belief systems of the world"s largest religions. Review the key trends in church attendance as well as the in uence of immigration on the. Discuss how various sociological theories explain religion. Assess some of the challenges facing religious organizations today. Tylor believed that religion evolved through 3 distinct stages: animism: belief that all things possess a spirit. His universal evolutionary theme is no longer reputable, all religions are equal for social scientists civil religion (secular religion): exists when sacred symbols are integrated into the broader society regardless of their individual religious af liations. New religious movement new religious movement: an informal group without de ned structure; generally emerges around authoritarian and charismatic leaders who suppress rational thought to isolate members from the larger society.
