Choose whatever you think fits Should worship be “organized” or is it better to worship on your own? In other words, is it better for the soul to worship with others – or is it okay to solely spend time in solitude?
Describe an encounter you have had with a religion other than your own. What did you learn from the encounter?
Religious Diversity Paper The second paper is a reflection on your own experience with religious diversity. Describe an encounter you have had with a religion other than your own. It could be a conversation with a friend, neighbor, or family member, a visit or field trip to a religious community, attendance at a worship service […]
What did you find to be interesting or surprising in the video? Did the fact that the monks “messed up” the sand mandala feel frustrating or spiritual?
Discussion Board 1) Watch the following three videos and answer the following questions about only ONE of the videos, which you choose to talk about. a) the Sand Mandala video (https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/awr09.socst.world.glob.mandala/tibetan-buddhist-mandala/) b) the Hindu Temple dedication video (https://www.pbs.org/video/religion-and-ethics-newsweekly-hindu-temple-dedication/) c) the Buddhist meditation interview (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfmfq1) What did you find to be interesting or surprising in the […]
Review the Hero’s Journey power point and select a movie or one episode of a TV show and apply the Hero’s journey to that particular movie or episode.
Hero’s Journey Evaluate a current artist myth using the Hero’s Journey. Review the Hero’s Journey power point and select a movie or one episode of a TV show and apply the Hero’s journey to that particular movie or episode. You are restricted to English language movies, not translations. You may only use a movie or […]
Select at three of the insights, and providing a reason as to why that insight works with “The Necklace of Brisings” myth.
The Necklace of Brisings Read “The Necklace of Brisings” handout. Then look at the insights handout. Then read the “The Necklace of Brisings” again and look for different ways to analyze the myth using the different insights. For the journal, this week there are two parts: Part 1 Analyze a myth: Select at three of […]
What is an “author”—as described by Roland Barthes and Michel Foucault—and what is the controversy surrounding “the death of the author”?
The death of the author The themes of authors, author-functions, and audiences have been pivotal for the last part of the class. What is an “author”—as described by Roland Barthes and Michel Foucault—and what is the controversy surrounding “the death of the author”? Along with discussing these, engage the idea of “authorship” in Buddhist communities. […]
Read 2 Samuel, Chapter 22, and type an essay of no less than 225 words about the character of David as it is reflected in this passage.
2 Samuel, chapter 22 Research the character of David as revealed in 2 Samuel, chapter 22. Read 2 Samuel, Chapter 22, and type an essay of no less than 225 words about the character of David as it is reflected in this passage.
Write a 1,200 word paper on that religion exploring its history and development; use at least three strong sources besides your text.
The Evolution of Islam Write a 1,200 word paper on that religion exploring its history and development; use at least three strong sources besides your text and provide a bibliography in MLA format; 3) will include at least 200 words of personal reflection on that religion (this is in addition to the 1,200 words of […]
Select and discuss a biblical book, read it in its entirety, and research its historical background, literary structure, major themes, place in the biblical storyline, and theological message.
Biblical book Write a critical introduction to a book of Bible. Each student will select a biblical book, read it in its entirety, and research its historical background, literary structure, major themes, place in the biblical storyline, and theological message. Students should cite at least 6 non-internet, academic sources (books, journal articles, etc.). The paper […]
How would you describe her role, and why is it important to the play’s larger theme of doubt?
Much of our class discussion on Doubt focused on analysis of Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn; however, Sister James plays an important role in the play as well. How would you describe her role, and why is it important to the play’s larger theme of doubt?