It's Study of Religion Midterm

A set of flashcards dealing with the first 8 chapters of Kessler's "Studying Religion"

61 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
1. There is suffering2. The cause of suffering is temptation3. Suffering may be overcome4. The way out of suffering is by way of the Eightfold path
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1. Fast sunrise to sunset during Ramadan2. Give Alms3. There is only 1 god, and that is Allah4. Pilgrimage to Mecca during lifetime5.Pray 5x a day
Apologetics
Defense of one's religion
Polemics
Attack of another religion
What is a Substantive definition?
A definition that states what a religion IS
What is a Functional definition?
A definition that states what a religion DOES
What are the 4 Religious Biases?
WesternValueTheoryGender
Theology
The study of the divine; goal is knowledge of God
Prototype
Ideal example
Typology
Scheme of classification
Hermeneutics
Science of interpretation
Semiotics
Study of signs
Sitz im Leben
Situation in life
Animism
EB Tylor: when soul left body, body becomes immoble, seat of personality
Pantheon
Divine family tree