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Interfaith Expedition: Exploring Religion and Society
Understanding Social Institutions
Journey through sacred sites to study religious symbols, rituals, secularisation, and the relationship between religion and economics.
35 min
Duration
3
Missions
11
Problems
170
XP
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📖 Your Story
You are part of the Social Explorer Program, traveling to religious landmarks in India and beyond to conduct sociological fieldwork on religion.
What You'll Learn
- Distinguish between the sacred and the profane (Durkheim).
- Apply empirical and comparative methods to religious studies.
- Explain the secularisation thesis and its critiques.
- Analyze Weber’s Protestant Ethic theory on capitalism.
How to Play
1Select a site on the world map to begin your exploration.
2Observe images and descriptions of rituals and symbols.
3Answer embedded MCQs to unlock the next destination.
4Compile your field notes and export a comparative report.
3 Missions Await
1
Sacred and Profane Realms
3 problems · 30 XP
2
Comparative Rituals and Secularisation
4 problems · 60 XP
3
Weber’s Protestant Ethic and Capitalism
4 problems · 80 XP