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What is the definition of religion according to Dr. Maya Spencer?
What is the definition of religion according to Dr. Maya Spencer?
A set of beliefs and practices often focused on one or more deities or gods, recognizing something greater than oneself.
Define spirituality.
Define spirituality.
Relating or affecting the human spirit or soul.
What does the term 'worldview' refer to?
What does the term 'worldview' refer to?
A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by people.
Explain the concept of theology.
Explain the concept of theology.
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Which religions are considered as part of the Eastern Belief?
Which religions are considered as part of the Eastern Belief?
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What are the Abrahamic religions?
What are the Abrahamic religions?
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Study Notes
Theology and Religion
- Theology is the study of religious faith, practice, and experience, particularly the study of God and God's relation to the world.
Characteristics of Religion
- Most scholars agree that every religion has three basic elements:
- Wisdom or Creed: a set of truths that must be accepted and agreed to by followers, such as the Nicene Creed, Laws of Manu, and Ten Commandments.
- Worship or Cult: the way of worshiping, including rituals practiced by followers.
- Works or Code: the ethical values and moral practices resulting from adherence to the beliefs.
Elements of Religions
- Eight key elements of religions include:
- Belief System or Worldview: a system of beliefs to make sense of the universe and human place in it.
- Community: a group of people sharing and practicing the belief system.
- Central Stories/Myths: stories that explain the beliefs of a group, often told and performed by members.
Key Terms
- Spirituality: the recognition of a feeling or sense that there is something greater than oneself, something more to being human than sensory experience.
- Worldview: a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by people.
- Theology: the study of religious faith, practice, and experience, especially the study of God and God's relation to the world.
- Theism: the belief in one God who could have designed and created the universe.
- Eastern Belief: a set of beliefs and practices focused on one or more deities or gods, including Shintoism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
- Western Belief: religions that originated within Western culture, including Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
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Test your knowledge about theology, the study of religious faith, practice, and experience, as well as the characteristics of religion. Learn about the basic elements of religion such as creed and rituals.
