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Functions of Religion

Author: Zach Lamb

Source: Intro Music by Mark Hannan; Public Domain

Video Transcript
Terms to Know
Durkheim's Three Functions of Religion

Durkheim highlighted three important functions of religion: 1) Social Cohesion; 2) Social Control; 3) Provides Meaning.

Profane

Everyday objects and ideas, or the mundane and the commonplace.

Religiosity

A term meant to capture how religious a person is, or in other words, how important religion is in someone's life.

Sacred

Objects and ideas in society that are treated with reverence, deference, and awe.