The Nature of Three Religions of Ancient Origin: Overview (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards
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Animism definition
Animism definition
Belief spirits inhabit all objects & influence people/events
No. of ancient religions for SSCE study
No. of ancient religions for SSCE study
Two
Shamans
Shamans
Religious specialists who communicate with spirit world
Knowledge transmission method
Knowledge transmission method
Oral tradition - spoken word & storytelling
Ancestor reverence
Ancestor reverence
Belief deceased family continue influencing the living
Spiritual forces in nature
Spiritual forces in nature
Spirits exist within natural phenomena (mountains, rivers)
5 major world religions (excluded)
5 major world religions (excluded)
Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism
No. of key focus areas to examine
No. of key focus areas to examine
Six
Dreams & visions role
Dreams & visions role
Authentic encounters with the divine
Alternative names for ancient religions
Alternative names for ancient religions
Animistic, tribal, or primal religions