I would like for you to look at your past and your family members and think about which half of your family is closest to their ethnic roots (MY MOTHER’S SIDE). Once decided you can start down the road of discovery. Research the reasoning and ideas that are part of that ethnic or racial or … Read more
You have three options for this assignment. Please answer one of the following three questions: 1) Prothero concludes his Judaism chapter with a section titled, “Contemporary Controversy: Women in Judaism.” Related sources are the Moodle articles by Shimron (“US Jewish Movements ‘Outraged’ by Israeli PM’s Decision to Quash Western Wall Deal”) and Shimron and … Read more
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas any more.” – Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz According to Prothero, the “problem” of human life within Judaism is “exile,” and the solution therefore is to return home. Please creatively imagine and explain some ways that process might appear in persons’ lives. Have you ever … Read more
You have three options for this homework assignment. Please answer one of the three questions below. 1) Please explain the title thesis of Wilensky-Lanford’s, “Gen Z’s Religious Affiliation Stats Are Confusing – But Only When Viewed from a Christian-Centric Perspective.” What does that mean? Include and interpret a direct quote from the article that … Read more
Explain how and why Matthew may have edited Mark’s Gospel. Use the following two sets of passages to support your claim. 1. How and why would Matthew have edited Mark 6:45-52 contrasted with Matthew 14:25-27,32-33? 2. How and why would Matthew have edited Mark 9:2-10 contrasted with Matthew 17:1-13?
What are Daniel Dennett’s claims in this article about how the teaching of religion should be approached? Do you agree or disagree with his central argument? Defend your position whether you are for or against his position.
What is a lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition?What is the Dalai Lama’s religious significance to followers of Tibetan Buddhism? Who is Gyaltsen Norbu and why is he at the center of a major controversy? Describe the debate surrounding Gyaltsen Norbu and his relation to Tibetan Buddhism and Chinese politics. Make sure to include both … Read more
Some Native American religious rituals involve the use of psychoactive substances (such as peyote, ayahuasca, iboga, mushrooms, etc.) to induce religious visionary experiences. Identify one specific indigenous tribe in North America, Central America or South America that uses a psychoactive substance in a religious context. Provide a brief historical recap of the substance’s use. Explain … Read more
What were some of the basic controversies in Christian theology from the first century to the fifth century? Be sure to mention some of the church councils which settled major doctrines during this time period.
Q-1: How did Bhirendra become a shaman? Identify the order of events he went through to become a shaman (refer to the readings and slides). Q-2: Compare a similar order of events as seen through the lens of your own culture. What would you do if you experience what Bhirendra experienced? How would you think … Read more