Seven Dimensions of Religion
Which dimension of religion includes the stories from sacred texts like the Bible or the Quran?
Mythical Dimension
Meaning "love of wisdom," this field of study is concerned with the fundamental questions existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
Philosophy
What is the traditional definition of "Knowledge"?
Justified True Belief
Sometimes referred to as "excellence in character," this is the habitual and firm disposition to do the good.
Virtue
This is the name of the group of people ordained in the church to perform pastoral functions such as celebrating religious services.
Clergy
Which dimension deals with the beliefs, creeds, and theological teachings of a religious tradition?
Doctrinal Dimension
What field of philosophy studies the nature of knowledge and truth?
Epistemology
What is the name given to the source of knowledge for religious truths thought to be given directly from God to man, primarily through religious scriptures?
Revelation
According to Aristotle's Four Causes, which cause explains who or what process made a thing or brought it into being?
Efficient Cause
Coming from a Greek term meaning “work of the people," this term refers to the order or structure of public prayer and worship.
Liturgy
Which dimension deals with the laws, commandments, and moral guidelines of a religious tradition?
Ethical Dimension
What field of philosophy deals with the nature of beauty and artistic taste?
Aesthetics
What field of ethics asserts that “In any given situation, you should choose the action that produces the greatest good for the greatest number."
Utilitarianism
According to Aristotle's Four Causes, which cause explains what something is made of?
Material Cause
Illustrated by the "Ship of Theseus" paradox, what is the name of the Metaphysical doctrine, dating back to Heraclitus, that everything is in a state of constant change?
Flux Doctrine
Which dimension involves the practices, worship services and prayers of a faith tradition?
Ritual Tradition
Sometimes called "moral philosophy," this branch of philosophy studies moral principles and human conduct.
Ethics
In the field of ethics, this approach focuses on what we ought to do based on duty or law, regardless of the outcome. In other words, certain actions or behaviors are right or wrong in and of themselves, and you should do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do – no matter the situation.
Deontology
According to Aristotle's Four Causes, which cause explains the purpose of a thing?
Final Cause
This type of truth exists independently of personal opinion or perspective-- in other words, it is universally true.
Objective truth
Which dimension is concerned with the leadership and organizational structure of religious communities?
Social Dimension
Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature of reality and existence?
Metaphysics
Situated within the Deontological approach to ethics, this theory states that moral obligations are tied to and dependent on God's commands. In other words, an action is morally right because God commands it, or an action is morally wrong because God forbids it (e.g., "Do not Murder")
Divine Command Theory
According to Aristotle's Four Causes, which cause explains the design, type, or essence of a thing? (i.e. what kind of thing is it?)
Formal Cause
Developed by Immanuel Kant, this is the Deontological principle that you should “Act only according to that maxim (rule) whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.”
Categorical Imperative