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Nine Dimensions of Religion
LO ’s: -Explain the differences between indigenous and world religions--Identify nine dimensions of
religion and link them to features of Catholicism
Starter Activity
Without looking at your notes from yesterday:
Come up with one-two sentences defining the word religion. List 5 of the major world religions.
Indigenous vs World religions
Indigenous religion – originates within a culture and is identified with that culture. Examples: Aboriginal, Maori and people of Pacific regions, North American
World religion – when a religion spreads beyond its culture of origin, adapting to other cultures. Examples: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism are the main world religions
Nine Dimensions of Religion
There are many ways to analyse a religion.
Here are nine dimensions that will be extremely valuable to you for the Unit
Standard Assessment at the conclusion of the Unit.
Sacred Texts
The holy books of the religion. Note that some traditional religions had no sacred texts because they were an oral tradition. However their carvings and other works of art could be
regarded as their form of “sacred texts”
Sacred Beliefs
The central beliefs of a religious group
Sacred Symbols
The objects, places and, sometimes people that are considered holy by
the religions members.
Sacred Rituals
The Religious ceremonies, prayers and practices through which a
religion’s members worship and celebrate.
Sacred Ethics
(Moral Laws) – The moral laws of a religion
Religious Social Structure
The social organisation of the Religion
Religious Experience
The personal experience of the believer
Sacred Stories
The religious stories which explain meaning
for the religion
Religious History
History of religion and it’s development over time. Includes ways in which individuals, movements and events
have shaped its identity.
Your Task
Get into groups of 2. Work out examples of each dimension for the Roman Catholic Church
Pick your partner wisely and be prepared to share your answers with the rest of the class!
Sacred Texts
The Bible Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sacred Beliefs
That Jesus is truly the Son of God Heaven and Hell
Being created in God’s Image
Sacred Symbols
Sacred Rituals
Baptism Eucharist Marriage Liturgy…
Sacred Ethics
Ten Commandments Modern ethics
Bio-ethics
Religious Social Structure
Headed by the PopeCardinals and BishopsPriests and Religious
Laity (us)
Religious Experience
Personal Revelation Mystical Experience
Pilgrimage Experiences
Sacred Stories
The Story of Creation Noah’s Arc
Parables
Religious History
Jewish Origins Roman influence in Church’s Infancy
Middle Ages Reformation and Counter-Reformation
Second Vatican Council