This document discusses religious institutions. It begins by defining religion according to Durkheim as a unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things. It also provides definitions from James G. Frazer and Horton & Hunt. It then lists major religious institutions like mosques, madrasas, and religious schools. The document outlines elements of religious institutions like rituals, beliefs, and symbols. It describes functions such as removing fear and anxiety and presenting values. Finally, it discusses relationships between religious institutions and other social institutions like family, education, politics, and economy.

1. Religious Institution
Chapter 19
Liaqat Hussain

2. Religion
‫راستہ‬

4. Religions
1. Devta’s
2. Non revealed Religions
3. Revealed Religions
4. Theoretical Religions

13. Religious Institution
Introduction
Religion is universal.
Religious Institutions are spread in society every where.
When we face problems like natural disasters,
and need Help from super natural power we adopt
religion

14. Religious Institution
Definition
Durkheim: Religion the unified system
of beliefs and practices related to sacred
things, that is to say things set apart and
forbidden and unite people into a moral
community.

15. Religious Institution
Definition
James G. Frazer: Religion is a belief in
powers superior to man which are
believed to direct an control the course
of nature and of human life

16. Religious Institution
Definition
Horton & Hunt: Systems of belief and
practices, which are standardized,
formalized, and viewed by virtually all
society’s members as necessary and
true.

17. Religious Institution
Major Religious institutions
Bait ullah
Masjids
Madarsa
Jamat Khana
Religious School, collages

18. Religious Institution
Elements
Rituals.
Emotions.
Beliefs
Organization
Sacred objects
Symbolism
Sect

19. Religious Institution
Functions
Remove fear and anxiety.
Relation between man and universe.
 Relation between man and God.
Judgment of right and wrong.
Presentation of values.
Creates Purity and Cleanliness.
Socializing institution.
Crates Social Solidarity.
Relates man and woman.

20. Religious Institution
Relationship with other Institutions
Family and Religion.
Religion and Education.
Religion and Politics.
Religion and Economy.

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