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The Seven Dimensions of a Religion: Christianity

For example:

Beliefs

1. Christianity is a monotheistic religion, which means Christians believe in one all powerful God

2.

3.

4.

5.

You will now need to identify 3-5 examples of each dimension within Christianity

However, these 7 dimensions often take various forms. So within Christianity, these dimensions are the following:

  • beliefs (doctrine + mythic)
  • texts (material)
  • rituals (ritual)
  • rites of passage (ritual)
  • spiritual experiences (experiential)
  • ethics (ethic)
  • sacred places (social + doctrine)

Learning Intentions

Q. What are the key characteristics of Catholicism?

TK: the meaning of each of the 7 dimensions of a religion

TBAT: identify and give examples of each dimension within Christianity

TU: the importance of each dimension in creating a religion

aka "In your opinion, what are the 3 most important dimensions of Catholicism and why?"

The 7 Dimensions

  • Experiential
  • Mythic
  • Doctrine
  • Ritual
  • Ethic
  • Material
  • Social

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