NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A. [Sociology] Part-II, Paper-XV (Sociology of Religion)

NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A. [Sociology] Part-II, Paper-XV (Sociology of Religion)

                                                                                2011
                                                                       Full marks: 80
                                                                       Time: 3 hours
                                        Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Define sociology of Religion. Describe the subject master and scope of sociology of religion.

2. What do you understand by Ideal Type? Describe Ideal type as propounded by Max weber.

3. What is Functional Theory? Illuminate Durkheim's Functional theory.

4. Explain the concept of Dialectical Materialism. Describe thesis, anti thesis and synthesis in dialectical materialism.

5. What is Islam? Explain the five pillars of islam.

6. Analyse the main characteristics of christianity.

7. What do you understand by Sacred Knowledge? Describe sacred knowledge in the religious context in india.

8. What is meant by communalism ? Describe the historical forms of communalism in India.

9. What is secularisation? Explain the impact of secularization on the Indian caste system.

10. Write an essay on major cults of hindu religion.