Religious Organisations (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Who created the typology of ideal types to categorise religious organisations?
Who created the typology of ideal types to categorise religious organisations?
Ernst Troeltsch
What do churches claim regarding religious truth?
What do churches claim regarding religious truth?
Monopoly over the truth
Which religion is given as an example of a national religion closely linked to the state?
Which religion is given as an example of a national religion closely linked to the state?
Islam in Egypt
Which social class is more likely to join churches?
Which social class is more likely to join churches?
Upper classes
What type of leadership structure do sects rely on?
What type of leadership structure do sects rely on?
Charismatic leaders
Which groups do sects particularly appeal to?
Which groups do sects particularly appeal to?
Deprived and marginal groups
Which extremist sect led by Jim Jones resulted in mass suicide?
Which extremist sect led by Jim Jones resulted in mass suicide?
People's Temple
How do denominations view their route to religious salvation?
How do denominations view their route to religious salvation?
One possible route among others
How loyal are denomination members compared to church members?
How loyal are denomination members compared to church members?
Not as loyal
According to Bruce, what do cults emphasise instead of fixed beliefs?
According to Bruce, what do cults emphasise instead of fixed beliefs?
Inner power of the individual
Which of Bruce's three themes in New Age movements concerns environmental issues?
Which of Bruce's three themes in New Age movements concerns environmental issues?
New Ecology
Which profession type are New Age movements particularly appealing to?
Which profession type are New Age movements particularly appealing to?
Expressive professions