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Usul al-din refers to the Arabic word for the Islamic intellectual tradition of ______.
Usul al-din refers to the Arabic word for the Islamic intellectual tradition of ______.
theology
The branch of Islamic theology known as Kalam deals with speculative and philosophical arguments about the ______.
The branch of Islamic theology known as Kalam deals with speculative and philosophical arguments about the ______.
Word of God
Anthropology studies human behavior and cultures, including the ______ of early civilizations.
Anthropology studies human behavior and cultures, including the ______ of early civilizations.
beliefs
Edward Burnett Taylor is known as the Father of Cultural ______.
Edward Burnett Taylor is known as the Father of Cultural ______.
Ninian Smart emphasized that no religion contains the whole ______.
Ninian Smart emphasized that no religion contains the whole ______.
According to Karl Marx, religion is seen as the 'Opium of the ______'
According to Karl Marx, religion is seen as the 'Opium of the ______'
Emile Durkheim viewed religion as a unifying belief system that groups of people identify with, known as ______ functionalism.
Emile Durkheim viewed religion as a unifying belief system that groups of people identify with, known as ______ functionalism.
Max Weber noted that in Calvinism, the ability to donate was often seen as a sign of being ______.
Max Weber noted that in Calvinism, the ability to donate was often seen as a sign of being ______.
William James made a distinction between institutional religion and ______ religion.
William James made a distinction between institutional religion and ______ religion.
Sigmund Freud argued that religion originates from the helplessness and ______ of childhood.
Sigmund Freud argued that religion originates from the helplessness and ______ of childhood.
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Islamic Perspective
- Usul al-din: Arabic term for the foundational elements of Islamic theology.
- Kalam: Refers to the theological discourse in Islam, emphasizing speculative and philosophical reasoning.
Anthropology of Religion
- Physical vs Cultural Anthropology: Examines human behavior, biology, and cultures over time, including past human species.
- Anthropology of Religion: Scientific study of myriad human religions and belief systems, monitoring the evolution of early civilizations' beliefs in spiritual beings.
- Animism: Represents the earliest formation of religious thought; involves understanding abstract concepts and is evidenced by artifacts and cave paintings.
Key Questions in Anthropology
- Examines the diversity of religions and the common practices, rituals, and beliefs among them.
- Investigates how religious practices influence culture and social structure.
Notable Anthropologists
- Edward Burnett Tylor: Recognized as the Father of Cultural Anthropology; highlighted belief in spiritual beings.
- Abdul Hamid El-Zein: Discussed jinn, ethereal beings in Islam, illustrating how concepts of spiritual beings can vary across religions.
- Ninian Smart: Suggested that no single religion possesses absolute truth and emphasized the importance of learning from various traditions.
Sociology of Religion
- Focus: Investigates human interactions and social dynamics within the context of religion.
Key Questions in Sociology
- Explores the influence of religion on human interactions and whether it acts as a unifying force or a source of division.
Notable Sociologists
- Karl Marx (Conflict Theory): Argued that religion serves as a tool for the wealthy to pacify the oppressed, coining the term "Opium of the Masses."
- Emile Durkheim (Structural Functionalism): Viewed religion as a cohesive system that facilitates group identity.
- Max Weber: Linked Protestantism, particularly Calvinism, with the necessity of financial capability to participate in religious donations.
Psychology of Religion
- Definition: Studies the mind, thought processes, mental health, and individual personality development influenced by beliefs.
Key Questions in Psychology
- Considers the impact of religious beliefs on mental well-being and the emotional state of individuals.
Notable Psychologists
- William James: Differentiated between institutional and personal religion, emphasizing individual experiences with the divine.
- Sigmund Freud: Characterized religion as a manifestation of psychological states; regarded it as a product of anxiety and childhood helplessness, noting flaws in his methods.
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