The Analysis of Functions of Traditional ways of disseminating in Modern Society

In the modern society in which we witness new communication technologies, recognizing influential ways of disseminating religious doctrines is an important step towards spreading of divine sciences, internalizing of religious values, and strengthening the belief in God in the society. The review of features and functions of traditional method of disseminating religious doctrines which is common in seminaries and based on face to face communications can help us achieve this aim. Is this method of disseminating religious doctrines still influential in spite of structural changes in society? What are its functions in modern society?The present paper seeks to review and analyze the features and personal and social functions of this method in modern society. It seems necessary to review its features and compare it with modern methods of propagation in order to prove its effectiveness. The present research has used a documentary method and fieldwork. Some of the research findings showed that the traditional method of disseminating religious doctrines continue to have some functions in different sectors of society due to its particular features. Therefore, the above mentioned method is of pivotal role in disseminating religious doctrines, though modern mass media can be a significant factor too.