Read the story of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19-34) NLT. Do a presentation on what it teaches you and how it relates to today and/or everyday life. Please connect how humanities is incorporated in the story. Please be sure to apply most or all the areas we have discussed in class (Critical Thinking, Life Affirmation, … Read more
Compare a religion from the first part half of the class (North American indigenous religions, African indigenous religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism) compare and contrast their world outlooks, historical development, and their way of life.
Two of the religions that we have studied in the second half of the class (Confucianism/Daoism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, or one of the New Religious Movements of your choice) and compare and contrast their world outlooks, historical development, and their way of life. How are they similar? How are they different?
DO NOT use outside source, ONLY USE THE ATTACHED ARTICLES FOR THE ANSWER. Prothero begins and ends his chapter on Navajo religion with discussions of Navajo religion and the law. The Moodle articles by Dallas (“How Religious Freedom Law Fails Native Americans”) and Kapoor, (“Lithium Mining . . .”) provide further examples and discussion. Please … Read more
Four options. Please answer ONE of the following: 1) Having learned about the different types of Buddhism from Prothero and the course optional video lectures, how would you sum up the major differences? What are the variables that seem to differ among these schools of Buddhism? When you consider factors such as accuracy of its view … Read more
There are three options for this homework assignment. Please answer one the following four questions. 1. Consider the Noble Eightfold Path. First, list and explain each element briefly. More importantly, what do you think? Do you think these are valuable insights into a spiritual life? An article we read earlier this semester asserted that a … Read more
Instructions Now that you have reflected on the value of religious literacy, share why the study of the world religions might be beneficial or helpful to you personally and to society. Is there value to religious literacy on the personal and/or political level? For example, how might enhancing Americans’ knowledge of the Sikh people … Read more
Read Balswick, Fifth Edition, Part 6 (Social Dynamics, chapters 14-17) and answer the following questions. 1. Describe the difference between Family and Work as spheres of life. Pages 259-262 2. Summarize the problem of work and family conflict relevant to burnout. Pages 262-264 3. The authors have stressed the importance of self-differentiation. How do … Read more
Please answer one of the three questions below. 1 page A. On p. 49, Prothero explains a famous story from the Upanishads that shows the relationship between Atman and Brahman. The story is summed up by the expression, “Tat tvam asi.” Explain this expression and the relationship between Atman and Brahman. What questions do you have? … Read more
post 5-7 Sentences of a response to the Discovery Board Which group of Jews was most similar to Jesus of Nazareth? Why? the group is Pharisees Grading Rubric for ALL Discussions Accurate use of English including careful documentation (including ability to paraphrase and use quotations). 5 pts Accurate and complete reflection of material read … Read more