Chapter 6 Religion ^.^
Order by
19 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Animism | Belief that objects, such as plants and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes, have a discrete spirit and conscious life. |
| Autonomous religion | A religion that does not have a central authority but shares ideas and cooperates informally |
| Branch | A large and fundamental division within a religion |
| Caste | a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth |
| Cosmogony | A set of religious beliefs concerning the origin of the universe. |
| Denomination | a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith |
| Diocese | The basic unit of geographic organization in the Roman Catholic Church |
| Ethnic religion | appeals primarily to one group of people living in one place |
| Fundamentalism | Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch, denomination, or sect). |
| Ghetto | formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live |
| Hierarchial religion | A religion in which a certral authority exercises a high degree of control. |
| Missionary | An individual who helps to diffuse a universalizing religion. |
| Monotheism | Belief in a single God |
| Pagan | A follower of a polytheistic religion in ancient times. |
| Pilgrimage | A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes. |
| Polytheism | Belief that many gods exist. |
| Sect | A relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination |
| Solstice | Time when the Sun is farthest from the equator. |
| Universalizing religion | A religion that attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.