What is a common reaction people have when someone mentions they study religion?
What is the Difference Between Theology and Religious Studies?

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They assume the person is a priest.
They often change the subject quickly.
They ask for a religious blessing.
They become very interested and ask many questions.
2.
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How does David Ford define theology?
As a study of religious rituals and practices.
As thinking about questions raised by and about religion.
As a historical analysis of religious texts.
As a comparison of different religious beliefs.
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What is the primary focus of religious studies?
The philosophical arguments for the existence of God.
The human dimension, including rituals and societal impacts.
The divine and transcendent aspects of religion.
The historical development of religious texts.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which academic discipline is religious studies most closely related to?
Anthropology
Theology
Philosophy
Literature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key difference between theology and religious studies?
Theology focuses on human rituals, while religious studies focus on divine questions.
Theology asks questions about the divine, while religious studies focus on human processes.
Theology is more historical, while religious studies are more philosophical.
Theology is a science, while religious studies are an art.
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