Religious Organisations & Movements

Question 1

Kc: Typology

Answer 1

system of classifying social phenomena

Question 2

Kc: Ideal Type

Answer 2

theoretical and conceptual construct with which social phenomena are compared

Question 3

Kc: Church

Answer 3

established religion often affiliated with the state and with a believe system ritualistic practices. hierarchical structure with a clergy, seeks universal membership and makes absolute truth claims.

Question 4

kc: Demomination.

Answer 4

off-shoot of an established church, with no clear hierarchy and open membership.

Question 5

kc: Sect.

Answer 5

often a break away from established religion with no clerical hierarchy an exclusive membership

Question 6

Kc: cult

Answer 6

often a new religious movement, lead by a charismatic leader with no or loose organisational structures

Question 7

kc: world affirming NRMs

Answer 7

effectively business organisation which accept this world and offer techniques are in self improvement to their clients

Question 8

Kc: world accommodating NRMs

Answer 8

integrated with society, but rejects secularisation and emphasises a God within

Question 9

Kc: World rejecting NRMs

Answer 9

hostile to mainstream society and seek social isolation

Question 10

Kc: new age movements

Answer 10

Group and organisations that help individuals discover the spiritual aspects of human existence through some technique.