MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country
trosinriktning
Swedish word. In English: denomination (branch of a religion)
A variant within a religion, for example Catholic, Orthodox or Protestant Christianity.
Facts about the word
- In Sweden today there are many Christian communities with different traditions and denominations. The three main branches are the Orthodox churches, the Catholic church and various Protestant churches. Sverige i fokus s. 43
- The Church of Sweden has historical roots in the Lutheran, Protestant tradition founded in the 16th century. Sverige i fokus s. 43
- The Muslim congregations in Sweden reflect several different branches and traditions within Islam, such as Sunni and Shia. Sverige i fokus s. 44
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A denomination is a variant within a religion, such as Catholic, Orthodox or Protestant Christianity, or Sunni and Shia within Islam. It is not a road sign and not a change of religion.
The word belongs to Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.