for Smart, these are the different aspects or parts that make up a religion

something which can be seen, observed, studied

the term Ninian Smart preferred to use to refer to religious and secular ideologies

Ninian Smart's dimensions

Religious education

Evaluating the dimensions of religion

The place of religion in Japan

Veganism: could it be seen as a religion?

In this unit pupils will consider the term religion and ask: what does it mean? Does everyone see it as the same thing?  Ninian Smart's dimensions will provide one way in which religion has been classified. A case study of Japan and ethical veganism offer opportunities to question what is meant.

Belief: what is religion and does everyone understand it in the same way?

the term Smart used to refer to religious and secular ideologies

Theology and philosophy focused on religious ...

What did Smart develop to analyse religion?

One dimension is the {{}} dimension, involving ceremonies.

Everyone has a {{}} about life and meaning.

Understanding without agreeing demonstrates ...

Which of the following is part of religion?

Where can the same religion look different?

Exit Quiz

Match each keyword to its meaning: