Unit 0 & 1 Test Review ANSWERS PDF
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This document appears to be study notes or an answer key for a religious studies unit or test. It contains definitions of key religious terms, explores different philosophical perspectives on truth, and includes questions about religious beliefs and practices. It's designed for an undergraduate course.
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Unit 0 and 1 Test Review Vocabulary: 1. **teleology**- (study of the evidences of design or purpose in nature) goal or purpose of a religion 2. **cosmology**- origin of life 3. **soteriology**- (doctrine of salvation) the way people/creation are saved 4. **epistemology**- (origin of...
Unit 0 and 1 Test Review Vocabulary: 1. **teleology**- (study of the evidences of design or purpose in nature) goal or purpose of a religion 2. **cosmology**- origin of life 3. **soteriology**- (doctrine of salvation) the way people/creation are saved 4. **epistemology**- (origin of human knowledge) the way you get knowledge; holy books 5. **eschatology**- (doctrine of end times, death, judgement, and future state) way things will end/the future 6. **theology**- (study of God, God's attributes and God's relation to the universe) nature of God 7. **anthropology**- (study of humanity, its origins and cultures) nature of man 8. **ecclesiology**- (study of church doctrine) the way things are organized/ordered 9. **Liturgy**- order of worship 10. **Mass**- Roman Catholic worship service with communion 11. **Bulletin**- a paper program handed out with an order of service on it 12. **Creed**- statement of belief 13. **Vestment**- garments worn by clergy 14. **Ecclesiastical-** dealing with the church 15. **Orthodox**- true belief 16. **catholic**- universal 17. **transubstantiation**- substance changes into 18. **cosubstantiation**- with substance 19. **sacrament**- means of grace, way of receiving forgiveness- 3 things present to be called a sacrament: Instituted/commanded by Jesus; gives forgiveness of sins; physical element present (baptism, communion (possibly confession/absolution))--- 20. **Icon**- Image (in Greek); images of Jesus, Mary and saints which Eastern Orthodox believers pray to for intercession 21. **Intercession**- intervene on behalf of someone else; in Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox done through prayer to saints 22. **Iconostasis**- altar shield; screen dividing congregation from altar in Eastern Orthodoxy means "place for icons" in Greek 23. **Venerate-** worship; E.O. it means kiss an icon 24. **Pope** (what is it)- head of the Roman Catholic church 25. **Infant Baptism**- God begins faith 26. **Synod**- assembly of clergy of a specific denomination 27. **other names for communion-** Lord's Supper, Communion, Eucharist,\ Lord's table, Sacrament of the Altar, holy communion 28. **Catholic qualifications for Sainthood-** martyr, profound charity giver,\ promoter of the Catholic faith AND worked a miracle AND is deceased. \_\_\_ Unit 0 notes 6 philosophies of truth and definitions: - **Naturalism-** A person finds truth in the external world through the 5 senses and the scientific method - **Pantheism-** The personal experience of becoming one with the universe creates truth that cannot be measured or defined. - **Animism**- Truth comes through a witch doctor, shaman, or spirit guide, who interprets dreams and visions to explain what the spirits think and what they want people to do. - **Postmodernism-** Truth is relative to culture of the group: all reality, knowledge, experience, language and history and ethics are created by those who hold them. All truth claims are to be tolerated. - **Nihilism-** Truth is dead. There is NO meaning. Nothing Matters - **Theism-** Truth comes from God through natural and supernatural revelation. Communication from God interprets reality, establishes ethics, and identifies an afterlife 10 things truth is NOT: - **1 Truth is not simply [Whatever works]** - **2 Truth is not simply [what is coherent or understandable]** - **3 Truth is not [whatever makes people feel good]** - **4 Truth is not [what the majority says is true]** - **5 Truth is not [what is comprehensive]** - **6 Truth is not [defined by what is intended]** - **7 Truth is not simply [what is believed]** - **8 Truth is not [what is publicly proved]** - **9 Truth is not [what is relevant]** - **10 Truth is not [determined by choice]** 14 Things truth IS - **1 Truth [reveals]** - **2 Truth is [unchanging]** - **3 Truth is [consequential]** - **4 Truth is [knowable]** - **5 Truth is [expressible\ ]6 Truth [corresponds with reality\ ]7 Truth is [limited\ ]8 Truth is [explanatory\ ]9 Truth is [confrontational\ ]10 Truth is [freedom\ ]11 Truth is [always there\ ]12 Truth is [universal\ ]13 Truth is [exclusive\ ]14 Truth is [absolute]** 3 Examples of absolute truth **birth/life and death** **time** **basic math** **8 Questions Religion Answers:** **What is Prime Reality/What is really real?** **What is the nature of external reality/world around us?** **What is a human being?** **What happens to a person after death?** **Why is it possible to know anything at all?** **How do we know what is right and wrong?** **What is the meaning of human history?** **What core commitments are consistent with this worldview?** **8 ELEMENTS of religion:** **Belief system** **Community** **Central Myths** **Rituals** **Ethics** **Emotional experiences** **Material expression** **Sacredness** **Sacraments:** Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox Lutheran -------------------------- -------------------- ----------------- **1 baptism** **1 baptism** **1 baptism** **2 confirmation** **2 confirmation** **2 communion** **3 communion** **3 Eucharist** **4 Holy Orders** **4 Holy Orders** **5 marriage** **5 marriage** **6 penance** **6 confession** **7 Anointing the sick** **7 holy unction** Catholics and Eastern Orthodox believe \_(T)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**transubstantiation**\_\_\_\_ happens in Communion. Lutherans believe in the \_\_\_\_\_**Real Presence**\_\_ at communion. Who and how do Roman Catholics baptize? **Babies/Infants/anyone with sprinkling of water** Who and how do Eastern Orthodox baptize? **Naked babies by full immersion** Who and how do Lutheran's baptize? **Infants/babies/anyone sprinkling of water** Controversial Roman Catholic Beliefs Controversial Eastern Orthodox Beliefs -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **1 purgatory** **1 Praying to saints** **2 Mary/ Co-redemtrix** **2 (i) icons** **3 The Pope** **3 Nicene creed leaves out "\_\_\_From\_\_\_\_ the \_\_\_\_SON\_\_\_" Filioque** **4 indulgences** **5 Praying to saints** 4 beliefs about Mary in the Roman Catholic Church **1 eternal virgin/ Jesus her only child** **2 without sin** **3 assumed up into heaven (didn't die)** **4 co-redeemer with Christ** The Pope is believed to be \_\_**INFALLIBLE**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. **Eastern Orthodox** How are 5 senses used? 1. **Sight- beauty of religious icons & vestments** 2. **Smell- use of incense** 3. **Sound- music, hearing the Word** 4. **Taste- sacrament of Eucharist & drinking holy water** 5. **Touch- crossing oneself, kissing the icon, lighting icons** How are Catholic beliefs in Tradition different than the beliefs about Sacred Tradition in the Eastern Orthodox church? **Tradition is \#1 for Catholics trumping the Bible, and Eastern Orthodox says Bible is \#1, Tradition is \#2** What do Lutherans believe is the ultimate source of faith? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Scripture alone (Bible)**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Lutheran's believe:** Saved by God's \_\_\_**grace**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Belief in \_\_\_\_\_\_**Jesus**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ saving work. Supreme authority comes from \_\_\_\_\_**Scripture**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ alone. What Scripture passage does this come from? **Ephesians 2:8-10** 2 largest Lutheran synods in America: 1 ELCA 2 LC-MS Who is the founder of each of the denominations? Roman Catholic: The Apostle Peter Eastern Orthodox: The Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul Lutheran: Martin Luther Who is the head of each church body? Roman Catholic: Pope Francis Eastern Orthodox: Arch Bishops Lutheran (LC-MS): Rev. Matthew Harrison