UNIT 1 MILESTONEAPPROACHES TO STUDYING RELIGION SOPHIA PATHWAYS

UNIT 1 MILESTONEAPPROACHES TO STUDYING RELIGION SOPHIA PATHWAYSUNIT 1 MILESTONE APPROACHES TO STUDYING RELIGION SOPHIA PATHWAYS Which of the following is a question asked by theology? • What is the history of humanity? • How is religion defined? • How do religions function in societies? • What is the nature of God? Theology 2 Which of the following correctly describes the etymology of the word "religion?" • The origin of the word is believed to be a Greek word for "love of wisdom." • The origin of the word is believed to be a Latin word meaning "reverence toward the gods." • The origin of the word is believed to be a Hebrew word for "holy." • The origin of the word is believed to be a Latin term for "divine." "Origins" of Religion 3 Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between religion and the family? • Religion requires families to be perpetuated. • Religion often dictates marriage structure, but it has little influence on other family roles. • The family is the sole focus of many religions. • The family helps perpetuate religion by supplying it with new believers. Religion and the Family 4 Which of the following correctly defines the term "myth?" • A claim or narrative that is psychologically "true," despite the absence of empirical or rational support for it