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Religious Organisations
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A2 Sociology (Religious Organisations) Mind Map on Religious Organisations, created by Izzy Collinson on 21/06/2016.
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Religious Organisations
Church (Ecclesia)
large memberships
ascribed
inclusive- open to all
formal hierarchy
The Queen is the head of the Church of England
26 Bishops in the House of Lords
formal rituals
claim a monopoly on the truth
CofE shaped society's N&Vs
participation encouraged but not ccompulsery
Sect
membership earned by personal merit
exclude the unworthy
clear distinction between members and non-members
complex, small hierarchy
Charismatic leader
spontaneous worship
shouting
singing
claims monopoly of truth
not tolerant to others
reject society's N&Vs
distance themselves
little contact with wider society
except to convert
Denomination
m/c membership
involvement is encouraged but they recognise members play a part time role
hierarchy
fewer levels
relatively formal worship
fewer rituals
more accepting of other religions/beliefs
accept wider society's N&Vs
Cult
loose hierarchy
part time involvement & little commitment
individualistic
join for personal gain
eg self-confidence
open to the experiences they offer
customers
young m/c members
members still play roles in wider society
accept wider N&Vs
very little worship & ritual
don't demand acceptance of their ways
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