Understanding Secularization

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What is secularization primarily characterized by?

  • The gradual replacement of religious values with nonreligious values (correct)
  • The dominance of religious values in society
  • An increase in religious authority among church leaders
  • A return to medieval agrarian societies

What impact does secularization have on religious figureheads?

  • It increases their authority in modern society
  • It consolidates their roles in community decision-making
  • It diminishes their authority and influence in society (correct)
  • It leads to their enhanced influence over government

Which of the following revolutions was considered key alongside secularization in transforming societies?

  • Globalization
  • Decentralization
  • Urbanization (correct)
  • Environmentalism

In which century was the idea of the 'death of religion' prevalent in social sciences?

<p>Twentieth century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the conventional wisdom regarding secularization suggest?

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Flashcards

Secularization

The gradual switch from religious to non-religious values in a culture.

Religious figureheads

Leaders like church officials.

Social Sciences' View

The 'death of religion' theory was common throughout the 20th century.

Key Historical Transformations

Secularization, alongside bureaucratization, rationalization, and urbanization marked the shift from medieval to modern societies.

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Master Model of Inquiry

Secularization was a prominent sociological explanation in the 20th century.

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Study Notes

Secularization

  • Secularization is a cultural shift where religious values are replaced by non-religious ones.
  • Religious leaders lose societal influence during this transition.
  • Social sciences, especially during much of the 20th century, considered the death of religion a dominant theory.
  • Secularization was seen as a major historical change, alongside bureaucratization, rationalization, and urbanization, transforming societies from agrarian to industrial.

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