RLG200H1 Final: RLG 200 Final Exam Question 2 and 3
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Question 2: during the course we became aware of the importance of christianity in relation to the past and current history of the field we call the study of religion. Role of christianity in the study of religion/shape. In the past, the idea of religion and secular is very different than what it is today. In the past, the religious sector was composed of things ran by the church (certain monastic orders and hospitals) The secular simply meant/was composed of everything alive in the world over a long period of time. Important: both the secular and religious sphere were religious. This vow consisted of chastity, poverty and obedience. Consisted of christians who took a vow among the religious order. Role of christianity in the study of religion was very dominate. Came out of 3 different countries: germany, france, england. Mostly the thinkers were all christian, example: descartes, hegel. Result of the european enlightenment in the 17th-18th century.
