Sociological classifications of religious movements
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Various sociological classifications of religious movements have been proposed by scholars. In the sociology of religion, the most widely used classification is the church-sect typology. The typology states that churches, ecclesia, denominations and sects form a continuum with decreasing influence on society. Sects are break-away groups from more mainstream religions and tend to be in tension with society.
Cults and new religious movements fall outside this continuum and in contrast to aforementioned groups often have a novel teaching. They have been classified on their attitude towards society and the level of involvement of their adherents.
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See also
- Anthropology of religion
- List of Christian movements
- Psychology of religion
- Religious denomination
- Sect
- Sectarianism
- Sociology of religion
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