REL212
Week 1 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 1 Discussion
"Understanding Religions and Indigenous
Sacred Ways" Please respond to the following:
- Define
indigenous religion, and describe at least one aspect of indigenous
religions that exists in a similar form in a traditional mainstream
religion.
- Define
religion, and discuss why it is useful in society. Explain why it is
important for you personally to understand the beliefs of other religious
groups.
REL212
Week 2 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 2 Discussion
"Hindu Way of Life" Please respond
to the following:
- Explain
the key ways in which the teachings of the Vedas influence the daily lives
of Hindus
REL212
Week 3 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 3 Discussion
"Noble Action, Sacred Call, or
Desire" Please respond to the following:
- Explain
whether or not you think Siddh?rtha Gautama’s quest to find enlightenment
falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss
how his decision to leave his family would be received in today’s culture.
REL212
Week 4 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 4 Discussion
"Actionless Action (Daosim) and the
Practice of Virtue (Confucianism)"
Please respond to the following:
- Think
about a typical week in your life. What are two ways that wu wei
(non-doing) could be used in either your own life or the life of a
co-worker or friend/family member.
- Provide
a rationale for your response and make certain your response is at least
150 words.
REL212
Week 6 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 6 Discussion
"The Role of the Torah and Special
Covenant" Please respond to the following:
- Discuss
the significance of the “special covenant” between the Jewish people and
God. Name at least two examples of this covenant in the Jewish religion.
REL212
Week 7 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Discussion Board 7
ChooseONE of
the following to answer:
- Option 1:Explain at least
three reasons why there are so many divisions / denominations in the
Christian religion. Make certain you use some concrete examples from
history to explain your point.
- Option 2:Explain what is
meant by the term “synoptic gospels”, and discuss why this term is
important for Christians when reading the Bible.
Whichever option you choose, make certain your response to the prompt isatleast 125
words.
REL212
Week 8 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 8 Discussion
"Differences in Islam" Please
respond to the following:
- Discuss
the main similarities and differences between at least two sects of the
Islamic religion.
- Discuss
the overall role of women in the Islamic religion. Name at least two ways
in which the role of women is different in Islam from the role of women in
another mainstream religion we have studied.
REL212
Week 9 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 9 Discussion
"5 Ks of Sikhism" Please respond to
the following:
- Identify
the 5 Ks of Sikhism, and explain which one intrigues you the most.
REL212
Week 10 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 10 Discussion
"The Present and the Future of
Religion" Please respond to the following:
- Among
the religions we discussed this week, identify one religion that you find
the most interesting. Explain your response.
- Explain
at least three ways that social trends affect the formation of new
religions and dictate new religious movements.
REL212
Week 11 Discussion Latest 2017 June
Week 11 Discussion
"After It’s All Said and Done…"
Please respond to the following:
- Explain
what religion is, and give your opinion as to whether religion is
different from spirituality.
- Identify
three surprising concepts that you learned about religion in this course,
and explain why they surprised you.
REL212 Week 2 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
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Religion
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Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
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Nature
of God
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View
of Human Nature
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View
of Good and Evil
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View
of “Salvation”
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View
of After Life
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Practices
and Rituals
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Celebrations
and Festivals
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Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Buddhism
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Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
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Shinto
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Judaism
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Week
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Christianity
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Week
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Islam
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Week
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Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 3 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
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Religion
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Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
|
View
of “Salvation”
|
View
of After Life
|
Practices
and Rituals
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Celebrations
and Festivals
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Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Week
3
Buddhism
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Week
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Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
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Shinto
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Week
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Judaism
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Week
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Christianity
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Week
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Islam
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Week
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Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 4 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week
10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
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Religion
|
Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
|
View
of “Salvation”
|
View
of After Life
|
Practices
and Rituals
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Celebrations
and Festivals
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Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Week
3
Buddhism
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Week
4
Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
5
Shinto
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Week
6
Judaism
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Week
7
Christianity
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Week
8
Islam
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Week
9
Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 5 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment,
you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below,
adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
|
Religion
|
Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
|
View
of “Salvation”
|
View
of After Life
|
Practices
and Rituals
|
Celebrations
and Festivals
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Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Week
3
Buddhism
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Week
4
Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
5
Shinto
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Week
6
Judaism
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Week
7
Christianity
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Week
8
Islam
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Week
9
Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 6 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
|
Religion
|
Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
|
View
of “Salvation”
|
View
of After Life
|
Practices
and Rituals
|
Celebrations
and Festivals
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Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Week
3
Buddhism
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Week
4
Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
5
Shinto
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Week
6
Judaism
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Week
7
Christianity
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Week
8
Islam
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Week
9
Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 7 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
|
Religion
|
Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
|
View
of “Salvation”
|
View
of After Life
|
Practices
and Rituals
|
Celebrations
and Festivals
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Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Week
3
Buddhism
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Week
4
Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
5
Shinto
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Week
6
Judaism
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Week
7
Christianity
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Week
8
Islam
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Week
9
Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 8 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
|
Religion
|
Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
|
View
of “Salvation”
|
View
of After Life
|
Practices
and Rituals
|
Celebrations
and Festivals
|
|
Week
2
Hinduism and Jainism
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Week
3
Buddhism
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Week
4
Daoism and
Confucianism
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Week
5
Shinto
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Week
6
Judaism
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Week
7
Christianity
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Week
8
Islam
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Week
9
Sikhism
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Week
10
New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 9 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a fundamental
or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and
/ or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas,
values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is the German
word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views
of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment,
you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below,
adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
|
Religion
|
Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
|
Nature
of God
|
View
of Human Nature
|
View
of Good and Evil
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of “Salvation”
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of After Life
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Practices
and Rituals
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Celebrations
and Festivals
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Hinduism and Jainism
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Buddhism
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Daoism and
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Shinto
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Judaism
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Christianity
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Islam
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Sikhism
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New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 10 Assignment Latest 2017 June
World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.
A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.
For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.
For each weekly
submission:
- Review
the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
- Identify
key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
the content being recorded in your chart.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
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Religion
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Cosmogony
- Origin of the Universe
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Nature
of God
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View
of Human Nature
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View
of Good and Evil
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View
of “Salvation”
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View
of After Life
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Practices
and Rituals
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Celebrations
and Festivals
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Hinduism and Jainism
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Buddhism
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Daoism and
Confucianism
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Shinto
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Judaism
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Christianity
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Islam
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Sikhism
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New Religious Movements
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The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.
REL212
Week 10 Final Paper Assignment Latest 2017 June
FINAL PAPER: World View
Chart Writing Assignment
Due Week 10 and worth 235
points
This assignment uses the
information you have gathered for your weekly World View Chart Assignments.
Choose ONE (1) category
(origin of all things, nature of god, view of human nature, view of good and
evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this assignment. Consider how the
selected category relates to all of the religions covered and to your own
social or work experiences.
Write a two to three
(2-3) page paper in which you:
- Select
ONE (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale
for choosing this category. What is compelling about this category? Why is
it important in the study of religion?
- Describe
the selected content and explain the significance of the selected category
across all of the religions studied. Show in what ways the category is
significant for each religion.
- Give
an example of how you have noticed this category in your life, town or
country. What impact does this category have in the everyday lives of
people who practice religion in your area? (You do not have to give
examples of all the religions in your area, just one you have noticed
besides any you practice). For example, in Cincinnati, Ohio we have Hindu,
Greek Orthodox, Catholic festivals in the summer. So if my category were
“Festivals and Celebrations” I could use those events as my example.
- Use
at least three (3) quality resources as references for the assignment and
document your sources using APA Style for in-text citations and
references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
resources.
- Write
clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
mechanics.
Your assignment must:
- Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
- Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,
the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze
what is meant by religion.
- Analyze
the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
- Describe
the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
cultures.
- Recognize
how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
by religion.
- Develop
written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the
course.
- Use
technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
- Write
clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
REL212
Week 5 Midterm Exam Latest 2017 June
Question 1
5 out of 5 points
When we take the time to
learn about each other's beliefs, the journey
Question 2
5 out of 5 points
Women were given more
respect than what culture dictated by
Question 3
5 out of 5 points
According to Mircea
Eliade, how is the sacred different from the everyday world of random and
unimportant occurrences?
Question 4
5 out of 5 points
The Dahomey tradition
from West Africa was carried to Haiti by African slaves and called
Selected Answer:
Correct Vodou.
Correct Answer:
Correct Vodou.
Response Feedback:
Good work
Question 5
5 out of 5 points
How does the phrase
"Respect is always due to all creatures" illustrate the indigenous
worldview?
Selected Answer:
Correct It demonstrates
their stance on the interdependent state of humans and nonhuman beings.
Correct Answer:
Correct It demonstrates
their stance on the interdependent state of humans and nonhuman beings.
Response Feedback:
Good work
Question 6
5 out of 5 points
What is the religious
term for models of the origins of the universe?
Question 7
5 out of 5 points
The power of the feminine
aspect of the divine is known as
Question 8
5 out of 5 points
The two great Hindu epics
are called
Question 9
5 out of 5 points
The three major aspects
of deity in Hinduism are called
Question 10
0 out of 5 points
How has the caste system
affected Indian society?
Question 11
5 out of 5 points
Why do Jains often work
in banking, education, law, and publishing?
Question 12
5 out of 5 points
If Tirthankaras are not
gods, why are there images of them in temples?
Question 13
0 out of 5 points
The Jain principle of
nonattachment is called
Question 14
5 out of 5 points
The two main branches of
Buddhism are called
Question 15
5 out of 5 points
According to the Buddha,
his teachings are a raft that take us to the farther shore, which he calls
Question 16
5 out of 5 points
Buddhists who follow the
Theravada tradition study a large collection of ancient scriptures called the
Question 17
5 out of 5 points
The most complex and
profound of Mahayana teachings focuses on emptiness or voidness, which is
called
Question 18
5 out of 5 points
When asked to define the
essentials of strong government, Confucius stated that the only true essential
is that
Question 19
5 out of 5 points
The distinctively
Japanese religion is called
Question 20
5 out of 5 points
Why is the cosmos an
ever-changing phenomenon?
REL212
Week 11 Final Exam Latest 2017 June
Question 1
5 out of 5 points
Outside a shrine in
Kamakura, there is an image of the kami Inari along with an image of a
bodhisattva. This is an example of
Question 2
5 out of 5 points
Which word most closely
translates the Japanese word "kami"?
Question 3
5 out of 5 points
Nationalists who
idealized Japan's ancient "Shinto" past used Confucian-style ancestor
worship to
Question 4
5 out of 5 points
While under oppressive
rule, some Jews believed their oppression would end when a(n)
Question 5
5 out of 5 points
A Jewish family in
Tucson, Arizona, erects a simple outdoor booth during Sukkot. If you asked them
why, what might be their response?
Question 6
5 out of 5 points
Kabbalah is associated with
esotericism
Question 7
5 out of 5 points
Hasidism has been
successful at gaining adherents among young Jews because of
Question 8
5 out of 5 points
The Sabbath begins at
sunset on
Question 9
5 out of 5 points
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
are called the synoptic gospels because
Question 10
5 out of 5 points
Christians reconciled
monotheism and the existence of God the Father and Jesus through the doctrine
of
Question 11
5 out of 5 points
The story of Adam and Eve
demonstrates that humanity needs a compassionate, loving God by illustrating
that everyone is
Question 12
5 out of 5 points
Colossians states that in
Jesus "whole fullness of deity dwells bodily," which relates to the
Christian doctrine of
Question 13
5 out of 5 points
The first four books of
the New Testament, which were written forty to sixty years after Jesus' death,
are called the gospels, or "good news," because
Question 14
5 out of 5 points
Muhammad's life and
sayings are preserved in literature called the
Question 15
0 out of 5 points
Muslims see Christians
and Jews as "People of the Book" because
Question 16
5 out of 5 points
Your friend invites you
to a mosque where the imam instructs the community to engage in the Greater
Jihad with diligence. What is the teacher talking about?
Question 17
5 out of 5 points
The Muslim community
established the shari'ah
Question 18
5 out of 5 points
The sacred book of Islam
is called the Qur'an because
Question 19
5 out of 5 points
Ik Onkar is a concept
that affirms Sikhism as
Question 20
5 out of 5 points
The Sikh congregation is
called a
Question 21
5 out of 5 points
Guru Gobind Singh formed
the Khalsa in response to
Question 22
5 out of 5 points
You overhear a Sikh and
Hindu discussing their traditions' theologies. Which beliefs would you expect
them to agree on?
Question 23
5 out of 5 points
"Cult" is often
used pejoratively to distinguish a tradition that is new. This is imprecise
because
Question 24
5 out of 5 points
Why was the crowing of
Haile Selassie important for the Rastafari religious group?
Question 25
5 out of 5 points
Scientology offers its
practitioners the service of "auditing"; therefore, it is considered
a(n)
Question 26
5 out of 5 points
Santeria developed in
part because
Question 27
5 out of 5 points
The goal of religious
pluralism is
Question 28
5 out of 5 points
Globalization is not a
one-sided phenomenon because it produces
Question 29
5 out of 5 points
Which country has the
largest percentage of church-going people in the industrialized world?
Question 30
5 out of 5 points
Some scholars feel that
using religious rhetoric of good versus evil in international warfare has
