Section- I

Answer at least two questions in about 500 words each from this section.

Marks 1. Write a critical note on Weberian approach to study religion. 20 Marks

2. Explain the relevance of Durkheim’s approach in studying religion in modern society. 20 Marks

3. Describe religion as a system of symbols. 20 Marks

4. Discuss the relationship between religion and economy from Max Weber’s perspective. 20 Marks

5. Describe the historical and comparative approaches to the study of religion. 20 Marks

Section 2

Answer at least two questions in about 500 words each from this section.

6. Discuss the religious legacy of the Croogs. 20 Marks

7. Compare and contrast magic and religion. 20 Marks

8. Discuss the concepts of auspiciousness and purity. 20 Marks

9. What is totemism? In what way does Levi Strauss employ totemism employ totemism to understand social reality. 20 Marks

10. Discuss the phenomenological approach to religion as outlined by Peter Berger. 20 Marks