SCLY 3 Functionalist Key Terms 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: KateCreated on: 05-01-13 18:38 Attempts to explain the functions that religion performs in society Functional Definition 1 of 6 Durkheim - An object or symbol that represents something supernatural and inspires feelings of awe and reverence Sacred 2 of 6 Durkheim - Ordinary, non-spiritual, non-religious. Profane 3 of 6 Durkheim - Beliefs, norms and values common within a society, without which, society would disintegrate Collective Conscience 4 of 6 Bellah - Activities and events consisting of ritualistic patterns that inspire collective sentiments usually associated with traditional religions. Civil Religion 5 of 6 Durkheim - Religion provides us with concepts essential to all human thought and communication, such as "time", "space" and "causality" Cognitive Functions 6 of 6
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