DimExp

toc =Dimension Explanations= Clarification and sub questions will be posted soon.

1. Practical and Ritual Dimension
Explanations: This refers to what people actually do. These are descriptions of actions and their meanings. It is based on tradition, teaching, and culture. Key Question: How do people practice their religion, and where does the practices come from? Emily, Garret and Keron

2. Experiential and Emotional Dimension
Explanation: The emotions expressed and feelings felt (by religious members) during a religion's traditions, ceremonies or other religious experiences. Key Question: Does everyone in this religion experience the same thing during these religious gatherings? Rachel and Eddy

3. Narrative or Mythic Dimension
Explanation: This dimension is about how myths and narratives are very important in people's faith and how they worship the Gods for each religion. Smart also explained how some of these myths/stories may be very historical, or may not be at all either. Key Question: Do all religions have myths, and do they believe that they are all true? Steph, Jake & Ginny

4. Doctrinal and Philosophical Dimension
Explanation: This dimension explains the moral that comes out of the Narative and Myth. In the reading, it gives an example of Christian doctrine. Key Question: Does every single religion have a doctrine or just the main religions? Valerie and Max

//Val & Max: I'd like you to go back to the discussion we had in class on Friday, and look again at the dcotrinal / philosophical dimension. Your explanation above is getting there, but not yet. Notice that it is mainly an example of christian doctrine, not a defnintion of what doctrine is in general. Consult your notes, and me, if you need extra help. -- Mr. A.//

5. Ethical and Legal Dimension
Explanation: This dimension refers to the law that a tradition incorporates into itself, and that is the ethical component of the religion. Key Question: What laws does this religion abide by and what virtues does it have? Steve and Lani

//Maybe instead of "what virtues does it have?" you should try, "and what responsibilities do practitioners feel?"//

6. Social and Institutional Dimension
//Nandini & John: Guys, you need to post your definition and questions!//

7. Material Dimension
Art and Architecture that focuses on the religion. For example, a church, a painting, and mosiacs Explanation: Artwork that portrays religious stories and figures. Key Question: Does artwork focus religion and spirit?

//Artwork is included in "Material Dimension," but there is also much more. Go back and re-read your section, and then edit your entry. There is more to it than this.//