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Theology, Year I, Semester I Seminar III
Theology, Year I, Semester I Seminar III
Seminar III
STUDYING RELIGION
1. Study and translate the definition of “Religion” from the Oxford Dictionary
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/religion).
2. Read it and find the English equivalents for the following words and phrases. Write
them down under the ones in italics, in the same order.
“Religion can be explained as a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the
universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies,
usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code
govern„
Religia poate fi explicată ca un set de credințe referitoare la cauza, natura și scopul
universului, mai ales atunci când este considerată ca fiind crearea unei agenții supraumane
sau a unor agenții, care implică de obicei respectări devoționale și rituale și care conțin adesea
un cod moral care guvernează conducerea treburilor umane”.
ing the conduct of human affairs”.
3. Study the following vocabulary list. Write the words in Romanian on the right.
inspiratie
inspiration
sens
meaning
disciplina
discipline
Evenimente curente
current events
cunoastere
knowledge
credinta
belief
credincios
believer
cult
worship
rugaciune
prayer
suferinta
suffering
contradictoriu
contradictory
divin
divine
salvare
salvation
pedeapsa
punishment
notiuni religioase
religious notions
religious doctrines Invataturi bisericesti
connections conexiuni
interdisciplinary interdisciplinara
essential esential
skills aptitudini
fields câmpuri
4. Now read and translate a short comment about the importance of studying religion in
the modern world.
[Source: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/religious_studies/why-study-religion]