MSOE-003 Sociology of Religion in English Solved Question Paper December 2022

MSOE-003 Sociology of Religion in English Solved Question Paper December 2022

Sociology of Religion
Course Code: MSOE-003

MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022

MSOE-003 : SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions in about 500 words
each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section.

SECTION I

1. Discuss the sociological approach to the study of
religion. 20
2. Describe the relationships between religion,
culture and economy. 20
3. ‘‘Religion is a manifestation of sacredness in
society.’’ Discuss. 20
4. Explain major features of ‘Okka’ among the
Coorgs and its significance to the study of
religion. 20
5. Analyse early forms of religion in terms of their
relation to cosmology. 20

SECTION II

6. What do you understand by Purusharth ?
Explain its social and religious relevance to
Hindus. 20
7. Discuss the genesis of Christianity as a religion. 20
8. Discuss the link between fundamentalism and
communalism. 20
9. Write an essay on the European experiences of
secularism. 20
10. Write short notes in about 250 words each on the
following : 10+10
(a) Sufism
(b) Cult