LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY
FIFTH SEMESTER – November 2008
SO 5502 - SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Date : 07-11-08
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
VB 09
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION –A
Write short notes on the following in 30 words each
(10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. Substantive definition of religion.
2. White magic.
3. Polytheism.
4. Cult.
5. Denomination.
6. Secularism.
7. Charisma.
8. Religious movements.
9. Social change.
10. Sacred.
SECTION - B
Answer any five of the following in 300 words each
(5x8==40marks)
11. Explain functional definition of religion.
12. Distinguish religion from magic.
13. Highlight the linkage between religion and social oppression.
14. Bring out the characteristics or religious groups.
15. What are the characteristics of religious movements.
16. Bring out the features of sect.
SECTION - C
Answer any TWO questions in 1200 words each
(2x20=40marks)
17. Discuss the nature, scope and importance of sociology of religion.
18. Examine the process and evolution of a charismatic group.
19. Explain the dilemmas involved in the process of institutionalising religion.
20. Illustrate the relation between social and religious change.
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