This lesson is the first lesson on** functionalist theories of religion**, part of the unit on Beliefs in Society. This is an interactive lesson, with plenty of opportunities for paired/group activities. The resources are provided for additional reading on each theorist.

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Lesson objectives:
• To outline the views of four Functionalist Sociologists on religion.
• To evaluate the views of the four Functionalist Sociologists on religion.

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Resources are made for the AQA Sociology specification, but may be tailored for use with other exam boards. Textbook page numbers and references are made to AQA A Level Sociology Book One and Book Two by Rob Webb et al.
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