1. Sec. 3 Religious Organization and Religiosity

2. 4 Types of Religious Organizations
Church
Denomination
Sect
Cult

3. Church
Life-encompassing religious organization to which all members of a society belong.
To be a member of this society, you have to be a part of the church.

4. Denomination
One of several religious organizations that most members of society accept as legitimate.
Voluntary membership
Competition for members is acceptable

5. Sect
A religious organization that arises out of a desire to reform an existing religious organization.
Pilgrims separated from the Church of England
RLDS – Reorganized Church of Latter-Day Saints

6. Cult
A religious organization whose characteristics are not drawn from existing religious traditions within a society.
Church of Scientology

7. Religiosity
Ways in which people express their religious interests and convictions
5 ways people display religiosity

8. 5 ways Belief – what a person considers to be true
Ritual – religious practice members are expected to perform.
Intellectual Dimension – knowledge of holy or sacred scripture. Knowledgeable about their faith.
Experience – certain feelings attached to religious expression.
Consequences – decisions and commitments people make as a result of religious beliefs, rituals, knowledge, or experiences.