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11.1 Explain the components and functions of religion.

Video Link: 8 Elements of Religion

Audio Link: Functions of Religion

Web Resource: Religion – Meaning, Definitions and Components of Religion

11.2 Discuss the process of becoming religious.

Video Link: My first steps in becoming religious

Audio Link: Know When to Fold ‘Em – Is this War or is this Hearts?

Web Resource: Four steps to hearing your call

11.3 Describe how the United States became a “denominational society.”

Video Link: Religion in America – Mainline Protestantism in the 20th Century

Audio Link: The Devil in Me

Web Resource: History of Religion in America

11.4 Compare the functionalist and conflict perspectives on religion.

Video Link: Sociology of Religion: Marx, Weber & Durkheim

Audio Link: Enemy Camp - Confession

Web Resource: Functional-Conflict Perspectives

11.5 Predict the future role of religion in the modern world.

Video Link: What Does The Future Of Religion Look Like?

Audio Link: Mortal vs. Venial

Web Resource: Religion Faces an Unrecognizable Future