Common Practices in Religion

Write a 525- to 700-word paper that addresses the following topics:

·  What are the differences between the academic study of religion and devotional practice?

·  What are key characteristics of religion?

·  What are common questions, concerns, practices, and experiences across various world religions? Include indigenous religions in your discussion.

·  What are some characteristics of indigenous religions?

Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.