What is meant by "social and institutional dimensions" in religion?

If you are operating out of a textbook or some type of
class instruction, I would turn to that first.  This might involve defining the term in
a more concrete way, and the manner in which you should interpret the concept.  I think
that the social dimension of religion refers to how religion is felt and experienced in
a particular society.  Essentially, I consider the topic to be asking how a particular
society's practices reflect the religion in question.  For example, how do we see the
social dimension of Christianity in a particular setting?  In terms of the institutional
dimension, I tend to see this as the structure that is in place to ensure the religion's
survival.  This can be in the form of temples or churches, as well as the configuration
in which the religious issues of the sect of worship can be addressed in a definitive
manner.  For example, the institutional dimension for Christianity can be seen as the
Vatican and the rule of the papal authority.  These are examples of how I see the social
and institutional dimensions of a particular
denomination.

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The
Social and Institutional Dimension: how people's interactions
are organized as part of their
religion