Defining religion
I can explain why religion may be hard to define and apply one way that scholars have found to define it.
Defining religion
I can explain why religion may be hard to define and apply one way that scholars have found to define it.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- It can be difficult to define religion.
- Several scholars have constructed their own definitions.
- The Three B's is one framework to classify religions.
- Lived experience of religion may not not align with these definitions.
- One way to study religion and worldviews is social science.
Keywords
Behaviour - how someone acts, the things they do
Belief - an acceptance that something is true without having to have proof. The verb of belief is believe
Belonging - being part of something bigger than yourself
Religion - a set of attitudes, beliefs and practices. People who follow a religion are known as religious
Ritual - a way of doing something with the same actions in the same way, each time
Common misconception
Religions are always to do with belief in a God or gods.
Not all religions have a belief in God or gods. For example, Buddhism does not have beliefs in God or gods.
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This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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