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HUM 112 − World Cultures II

REL 212 Summer 2013

Monday 6-10 pm

Instructor Dr. Anthony McCormack

Email [email protected] Work Phone 703-769-7305 Academic Office Contact 703-769-2651. Office Hours Office hours are on Monday and Wednesday 4-5pm. Other times by appointment. If I am unavailable, please leave a detailed message including your name, phone number, and the course you are taking with me. I check my email regularly each day. Notes Academic Office Contact: 703-769-2651.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Offers a comparative approach to religious world views in relation to such questions as the origin of all things, the limits of knowledge, and the roles and responsibilities of the individual and of society. Presents a conceptual, historical, and cultural survey of the major world religions. Examines Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Baha’i, indigenous religions, and New Age religious practices. Analyzes the role of religion in helping to shape cultures and societies around the world.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Required Resources

Fisher, M. P. (2014). Living religions (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

MyReligionLab access code

These are both required for this class, and points are associated with both of these items as described in the Gradable Activities section below.

Supplemental Resources

Fisher, M. P., & Bailey, L. W. (Eds.). (2008). An anthology of living religions (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Malloy, M. (2010). Experiencing the world’s religions: Traditions, challenges, and change (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Noss, D., & Blake, R. (2008). History of the world’s religions (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Analyze what is meant by religion.

2. Analyze the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.

3. Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.

4. Recognize how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced by religion.

5. Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the course.

6. Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.

7. Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

Attendance.

1. Attendance will be taken each class at approximately 7.30pm. Students who arrive after 7.30pm may stay for the remainder of class, but will not be marked present for attendance.

Gradable Activities PHI 210 – Due dates and Late Policy.

Classroom Participation:

Students are encouraged and expected to participate actively in class by taking notes, discussing points, and asking and answering questions.

Participation points will be awarded on the basis of Preparation, Participation, and Professionalism, as shown in the rubric. Students who do not attend a class meeting may not make up the participation points.

Preparation: Students who have their textbook in class will receive 3 points. Students who do not have their textbook in class will receive zero points.

Participation: Students who participate in the classroom discussion will receive 5 points. Students who are outside the classroom while discussions are taking place, or who do not participate, will get zero points.

Professionalism: Students will receive 0.5 points per hours that they are present in class.

REL 212 Participation Grading Rubric


PREPARATION
		No		Yes
Textbook		0		3
PARTICIPATION
		None		Yes
Discussion Question		0		5
PROFESSIONALISM
	1 hr in class	2 hrs in class	3 hrs in class	4 hrs in class
Attendance	0.5	1	1.5	2
TOTAL				/10 points

Exams:

There are two exams to be completed in class.

Midterm Exam will take place on Monday 7-29-2013 Week 5 in class.

Students who are absent in Week 5 may take the Midterm Exam the following Monday during class, 8-5-2013, Week 6.

Students may not take the Midterm Exam on Blackboard.

Final Exam will take place on Monday 9-16-2013 Week 11 in class.

Students who are absent in Week 11 may take the Final Exam the previous Monday during class, 9-9-2013, Week 10.

Students may not take the Final Exam on Blackboard.

Assignments:

There are two assignments to be submitted for this course. They are to be submitted as MS Word documents only through the Blackboard course shell only.

Each assignment should be submitted twice: first in the Turnitin Check DropBox; and second in the Assignment DropBox. See Turnitin instructions below.

Assignment 1 – Comparison of Two Religions is due by 11.59pm Sunday 7-28-2013, Week 4.

Assignments submitted between Monday 7-29-2013 to Sunday 8-4-2013 will lose 10% of the possible grade. Assignments submitted between Monday 8-5-2013 and Sunday 8-11-2013 will lose 20% of the possible grade.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 8-11-2013 will receive an automatic grade of zero points.

Assignment 2 – Brochure or Presentation on a Religion is due by 11.59pm Sunday 9-8-2013,

Week 10.

Assignments submitted between Monday 9-9-2013 to Friday 9-13-2013 will lose 10% of the possible grade.

Assignments submitted after Friday 9-13-2013 will receive an automatic grade of zero points.

Only assignments submitted through the Blackboard course shell will be graded. Assignments sent by email or in hardcopy will not be graded.

Detailed grading rubrics for the assignments are available in this Course Guide.

TurnItIn:

Turnitin.com is used on both assignments in this course.

Students should upload their assignments to the Turnitin Check DropBox prior to submitting their assignment in the link provided in the relevant Week Tab.

Assignments with an Originality Score of 0-20.99% are acceptable as is, and do not need to be rewritten. They will be graded as is.

Assignments with an Originality Score of 21-50.99% will lose that percentage of their grade for that assignment. For example, if an assignment has an Originiality Score of 25%, the student will lose 25% of their possible grade automatically. This is in addition to any other penalties, such as late penalty, that may be assessed.

Assignments with an Originality Score of 51-100% are not acceptable, and will receive an automatic zero points. These may not be rewritten, and will be forwarded for review to the University, in accordance with Strayer University Academic Integrity policy.

MyReligion Lab Assignments:

There are ten MyReligionLab Assignments to be completed for this course.

You must have your own MyReligionLab Access Code in order to have your assignments graded. You may not use someone else’s code to access the Lab materials. If you do not have you own Access Code, you will receive an automatic grade of zero points for these assignments.

The first MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 7-7-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 7-14-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 7-21-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 7-21-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The second MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 7-14-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 7-21-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 7-28-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 7-28-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The third MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 7-21-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 7-28-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-4-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 8-4-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The fourth MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 7-28-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-4-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-11-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 8-11-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The fifth MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 8-4-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-11-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-18-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 8-18-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The sixth MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 8-11-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-18-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-25-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 8-25-2013 will receive a grade of zero ponts.

The seventh MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 8-18-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 8-25-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 9-1-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 9-1-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The eighth MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 8-25-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 9-1-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 9-8-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 9-8-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The ninth MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 9-1-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 9-8-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 9-15-2013 with a 20% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 9-15-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

The tenth MyReligionLab Assignment is due by 11.59pm Sunday 9-8-2013.

It may be submitted late up to Sunday 9-15-2013 with a 10% late penalty.

Assignments submitted after Sunday 9-15-2013 will receive a grade of zero points.

These assignments may not be submitted after these dates.

Extra Credit:

Student may attend one Workshop at Arlington Campus this quarter, and it will count as an extra one percent (1%) towards their final grade. Students may only count one percent (1%) extra credit for this course.

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Week

Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation

Points

Monday 7-1-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 1: Religious Responses

· Chapter 2: Indigenous Sacred Ways

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 1

· Podcast: Scholar Says Religion and Science Can Co-exist

· Chapter 2

· Podcast: Living Vodou

Note: Please complete the lab activities identified for this week. This may include podcast, video, article, and interactive. When you have completed all of the week's activities, complete the lab assignment and submit it through the online course shell.

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 1 Lab Assignment

Monday 7-8-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 3: Hinduism

· Chapter 4: Jainism

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 3

· Podcast: Long Days and Short Nights for a Hindu Monk

· Article: The Secular Face of Hinduism

· Chapter 4

· Podcast: India's Diverse Faiths, As Told Through "Nine Lives"

· e-Activity

· Read the article titled “The problems and Status of Women in Hindu Society” located at http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduwomen.asp . Be prepared to complete this week’s lab assignment.

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 2 Lab Assignment

Monday 7-15-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 5: Buddhism

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 5

· Podcast: Brother Thay: A Radio Pilgrimage with Thich Nhat Hahn

· Video: A Separate Peace: Basic Principles

· Article: Engaged Buddhism

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 3 Lab Assignment

Monday 7-22-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 6: Daoism and Confucianism

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 6

· Podcast: China's Hidden Spiritual Landscape

· Video: Daoism and Confucianism

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 4 Lab Assignment

· Assignment 1: Comparison of Two Religions

200

Monday 7-29-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 7: Shinto (also read the brief section on Zoroastrianism)

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 7

· Video: Shintoism: Mystical Spirit of the East

· Article: The Zoroastrian Creed

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 5 Lab Assignment

· Midterm Exam: Chapters 1 through 6

125

Monday 8-5-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 8: Judaism

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 8

· Article: Thirteen Principles of Faith

· Video: From the Roots of Belief: Exodus

· Video: Roots and Wings: Passover

· Video: Roots and Wings: Sabbath

· Article: Ten Commitments, Not Commandments

· Article: The Passover Story

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 6 Lab Assignment

Monday 8-12-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 9: Christianity

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 9

· Article: Everything Lives in God

· Podcast: The Origins and Impact of Pentecostalism

· Video: The Three Pillars: Jesus' Life Teachings

· Article: The Beatitudes

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 7 Lab Assignment

Monday 8-19-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 10: Islam

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 10

· Video: Islam Hajj Mecca

· Video: Women and Islam

· Article: How to Perform Salaat

· Article: Two Truths

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 8 Lab Assignment

Monday 8-26-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 11: Sikhism

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 11

· Video: Sikhism

· Video: World Sikhism Today: Amritsar

· Article: The Sikh Gurus' Vision of an Ideal Society

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Week 9 Lab Assignment

NO CLASS

9-2-2013

LABOR DAY

Evaluation

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 12

· Podcast: Inside Mormon Faith

· Video: Is New Age Spirituality Valid?

· Article: When Prophets Die: The Succession Crisis in New Religions

· Chapter 13

· Podcast: Modesty and Faith Connected in Many Religions

· Video: Diana Eck: Pluralism in America

· Article: Ground Rules for Interfaith Dialogue

Week 10 Lab Assignment

· Assignment 2: Brochure or Presentation on a Religion

240

Monday 9-9-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 12: New Religious Movements

· Chapter 13: Religion in the 21st Century

· MyReligionLab

· Chapter 12

· Podcast: Inside Mormon Faith

· Video: Is New Age Spirituality Valid?

· Article: When Prophets Die: The Succession Crisis in New Religions

· Chapter 13

· Podcast: Modesty and Faith Connected in Many Religions

· Video: Diana Eck: Pluralism in America

· Article: Ground Rules for Interfaith Dialogue

Activities

· Discussions

Monday 9-16-2013

Preparation

· Reading(s): None

Activities

· Discussions

Evaluation

· Final Exam: Chapters 7 through 13

125

GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE

Assignment	Total Points	% of Grade
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) (25 questions worth 5 points apiece)	125	13%
Final Exam (Chapters 7-13) (25 questions worth 5 points apiece)	125	13%
Lab Assignments (10 lab assignments, worth 20 points each)	200	20%
Assignment 1: Comparison of Two Religions	200	20%
Assignment 2: Brochure or Presentation on a Religion	240	24%
Tests are multiple choice and open book with a 2-hour time limit.
Participation (11 discussions, worth 10 points each)	110	10%
Totals	1,000	100%

Points	Percentage	Grade
900 – 1,000	90% – 100%	A
800 – 899	80% – 89%	B
700 – 799	70% – 79%	C
600 – 699	60% – 69%	D
Below 600	Below 60%	F

Discussion Questions Grading Rubric

Criteria	Below Expectations	Developing	Competent	Exemplary	Points
Points	0	1.5	3	5
One initial major response (minimum 125 words) to first discussion question	Did not complete this portion of the assignment or most of the discussion points were inappropriate or were not identified.	The discussion points were identified and described but with fair accuracy and some of the discussion points were inappropriate or were not identified.	The discussion points were identified and described with good accuracy and appropriate information was identified and discussed.	The discussion points were identified and described with high accuracy and all appropriate information was identified and discussed clearly.
Points	0	.5	1	2
Writing-Grammar, sentence structure paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation (APA required)	Five (5) or more different errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. References are expected. (Major issues)	Three to four (3-4) different errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. References are expected. (Many issues)	One to two (1-2) different errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. References are expected. (Minor issues)	No errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. References are expected. (Minor issues)
Points	0	.5	1	2
Responding to other students	Did not respond to other students or responses were trite with no substance.	Responded to other students but responses were trite with no substance.	Responded to one (1) other student; response was substantive.	Responded to two (2) other students; responses was substantive
Points	0	1	2
Frequency of Responses	Did not post in the threaded discussion.	Posted on only one (1) day of the week.	Posted on two (2) or more different days of the week.

MyReligionLab Assignments

Worth 20 points each

Each lab will be submitted based on the following:

1. Access to the weekly MyReligionLab environment.

2. Completion of the lab activities identified in the lab environment and submission of the lab assignments through the online course shell.

3. Properly included in-text citations and reference to the appropriate lab activity or activities in order to receive full credit for the response. Please review the rubric for specific grading requirements.

Lab Week

Due

Lab Activity

Lab Assignment

Chapter 1:

· Podcast: Scholar Says Religion and Science Can Co-exist

Chapter 2:

· Podcast: Living Vodou

Explain whether you agree or disagree with the notion that religion and science can coexist. Name at least two (2) key points from the podcast that substantiate your position.

Note: In order to receive full credit for your response, you must properly include in-text citations and reference the appropriate lab activity or activities. Please review the rubric for specific grading requirements.

Chapter 3

· Podcast: Long Days and Short Nights for a Hindu Monk

· Article: The Secular Face of Hinduism

Chapter 4

· Podcast: India's Diverse Faiths, As Told Through "Nine Lives"

From the e-Activity and the lab activities, discuss how women are regarded within Hinduism. Provide at least two (2) explanations, rooted in Hindu beliefs, for the status of women.

Chapter 5

· Podcast: Brother Thay: A Radio Pilgrimage with Thich Nhat Hahn

· Video: A Separate Peace: Basic Principles

· Article: Engaged Buddhism

From the lab activities, discuss at least two (2) points related to dealing with anger and suffering that you may apply to your life or work.

Chapter 6

· Podcast: China's Hidden Spiritual Landscape

· Video: Daoism and Confucianism

Discuss the lessons that you learned about religious inheritance. Identify at least two (2) effects of religious inheritance for those who live in the United States. In addition, reflect upon the key lessons from the lab activities that you can use in your own life, related to your personal religious inheritance.

Chapter 7

· Video: Shintoism: Mystical Spirit of the East

· Article: The Zoroastrian Creed

Please reflect upon at least two (2) key lessons that you learned from the lab activities this week, and describe how you may apply them to your life and work.

Chapter 8

· Article: Thirteen Principles of Faith

· Video: From the Roots of Belief: Exodus

· Video: Roots and Wings: Passover

· Video: Roots and Wings: Sabbath

· Article: Ten Commitments, Not Commandments

· Article: The Passover Story

Reflect on your reading of the article, “Thirteen Principles of Faith”, and identify at least three (3) principles that you think would be beneficial to your life today. Explain your response.

Chapter 9

· Article: Everything Lives in God

· Podcast: The Origins and Impact of Pentecostalism

· Video: The Three Pillars: Jesus' Life Teachings

· Article: The Beatitudes

From the lab activity, discuss whether you agree or disagree with the concepts discussed in the article. Explain your response.

Chapter 10

· Video: Islam Hajj Mecca

· Video: Women and Islam

· Article: How to Perform Salaat

· Article: Two Truths

From the lab activity, state at least two (2) reasons why the journey to Mecca is important to the Islamic religion.

Chapter 11

· Video: Sikhism

· Video: World Sikhism Today: Amritsar

· Article: The Sikh Gurus' Vision of an Ideal Society

From the lab activity, discuss the effects of feminism on the women of Sikhism, and explain how Sikh women are viewed in the United States.

Chapter 12

· Podcast: Inside Mormon Faith

· Video: Is New Age Spirituality Valid?

· Article: When Prophets Die: The Succession Crisis in New Religions

Chapter 13

· Podcast: Modesty and Faith Connected in Many Religions

· Video: Diana Eck: Pluralism in America

· Article: Ground Rules for Interfaith Dialogue

From the lab activity, list at least three (3) facts about the Mormon religion that you did not know before, and explain how the facts you listed help you to better understand this religion.

Points: 20	MyReligionLab Assignments
Criteria	Unacceptable Below 60% F	Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D	Fair 70-79% C	Proficient 80-89% B	Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Complete the lab activities identified and the lab assignment provided. Weight: 50%	Did not submit or incompletely completed the lab activities identified and the lab assignment provided.	Insufficiently completed the lab activities identified and the lab assignment provided.	Partially completed the lab activities identified and the lab assignment provided.	Satisfactorily completed the lab activities identified and the lab assignment provided.	Thoroughly completed the lab activities identified and the lab assignment provided.
2. Include in-text citations. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely included in-text citations.	Insufficiently included in-text citations.	Partially included in-text citations.	Satisfactorily included in-text citations.	Thoroughly included in-text citations.
3. Reference the appropriate lab activity or activities. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely referenced the appropriate lab activity or activities.	Insufficiently referenced the appropriate lab activity or activities.	Partially referenced the appropriate lab activity or activities.	Satisfactorily referenced the appropriate lab activity or activities.	Thoroughly referenced the appropriate lab activity or activities.
4. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 20%	More than 8 errors present	7-8 errors present	5-6 errors present	3-4 errors present	0-2 errors present

Assignment 1: Comparison of Two Religions Due Sunday 7-28-2013, Week 4.

Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

In this assignment, you will select two (2) religions from those studied thus far in the course (i.e., Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism). Next, compare and contrast them based on the criteria provided. Note: The two (2) religions you selected cannot be any that you practice now or have practiced in the past.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Select two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Identify the origin of each religion, and discuss at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs.

2. Explain how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different.

3. Explain the spiritual practices of each religion.

4. Explain how each religion is practiced today. Provide one (1) specific example of how each is practiced.

5. Identify at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Provide a specific example of each way you identified to support the response.

6. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

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:

· 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.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 200	Assignment 1: Comparison of Two Religions
Criteria	Unacceptable Below 60% F	Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D	Fair 70-79% C	Proficient 80-89% B	Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Select two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Identify the origin of each religion, and discuss at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely selected two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Did not submit or incompletely identified the origin of each religion: did not submit or incompletely discussed at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs.	Insufficiently selected two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Insufficiently identified the origin of each religion; insufficiently discussed at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs.	Partially selected two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Partially identified the origin of each religion; partially discussed at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs.	Satisfactorily selected two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Satisfactorily identified the origin of each religion; satisfactorily discussed at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs.	Thoroughly selected two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far. Thoroughly identified the origin of each religion; thoroughly discussed at least three (3) of its foundational spiritual beliefs.
2. Explain how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely explained how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different.	Insufficiently explained how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different.	Partially explained how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different.	Satisfactorily explained how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different.	Thoroughly explained how these beliefs that you have identified for each of the two (2) religions are both similar and different.
3. Explain the spiritual practices of each religion. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely explained the spiritual practices of each religion.	Insufficiently explained the spiritual practices of each religion.	Partially explained the spiritual practices of each religion.	Satisfactorily explained the spiritual practices of each religion.	Thoroughly explained the spiritual practices of each religion.
4. Explain how each religion is practiced today. Provide one (1) specific example of how each is practiced. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely explained how each religion is practiced today. Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) specific example of how each is practiced.	Insufficiently explained how each religion is practiced today. Insufficiently provided one (1) specific example of how each is practiced.	Partially explained how each religion is practiced today. Partially provided one (1) specific example of how each is practiced.	Satisfactorily explained how each religion is practiced today. Satisfactorily provided one (1) specific example of how each is practiced.	Thoroughly explained how each religion is practiced today. Thoroughly provided one (1) specific example of how each is practiced.
5. Identify at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Provide a specific example of each way you identified to support the response. Weight: 10%	Did not submit or incompletely identified at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Did not submit or incompletely provided a specific example of each way you identified to support the response.	Insufficiently identified at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Insufficiently provided a specific example of each way you identified to support the response.	Partially identified at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Partially provided a specific example of each way you identified to support the response.	Satisfactorily identified at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Satisfactorily provided a specific example of each way you identified to support the response.	Thoroughly identified at least two (2) ways in which each religion is practiced in the world. Thoroughly provided a specific example of each way you identified to support the response.
6. 3 references Weight: 10%	No references provided	Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.	Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.	Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.	Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 20%	More than 8 errors present	7-8 errors present	5-6 errors present	3-4 errors present	0-2 errors present

Assignment 2: Brochure or Presentation on a Religion Due Sunday -9-8-2013, Week 10.

Due Week 10 and worth 240 points

Select one (1) of the following religions with which you are least familiar: Buddhism, Islam, or Judaism, and complete this assignment.

Choose Buddhism, Judaism, or Islam and create a four to six (4-6) page brochure in which you:

1. Focus on one (1) of the following topics:

a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice)

b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.)

c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.)

2. Provide a brief overview of the following:

a. the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting

b. the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, description of the sacred text

c. the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced

d. the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion

3. Include five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read.

4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· 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

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the material, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 240	Assignment 2: Brochure or Presentation on a Religion
Criteria	Unacceptable Below 60% F	Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D	Fair 70-79% C	Proficient 80-89% B	Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Focus on one (1) of the following topics: a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice) b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.) c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.) Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely focused on one (1) of the following topics: a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice) b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.) c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.)	Insufficiently focused on one (1) of the following topics: a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice) b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.) c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.)	Partially focused on one (1) of the following topics: a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice) b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.) c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.)	Satisfactorily focused on one (1) of the following topics: a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice) b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.) c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.)	Thoroughly focused on one (1) of the following topics: a. major festivals (discuss a minimum of two [2] of your choice) b. meditation (purpose, method, etc.) c. rites of passage (funerals, marriage, etc.)
2a. Provide a brief overview of the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief overview of the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting.	Insufficiently provided a brief overview of the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting.	Partially provided a brief overview of the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting.	Satisfactorily provided a brief overview of the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting.	Thoroughly provided a brief overview of the type / sect of the religion on which you are reporting.
2b. Provide a brief overview of the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, and description of the sacred text. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief overview of the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, and description of the sacred text.	Insufficiently provided a brief overview of the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, and description of the sacred text.	Partially provided a brief overview of the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, and description of the sacred text.	Satisfactorily provided a brief overview of the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, and description of the sacred text.	Thoroughly provided a brief overview of the origin of the religion, key people who practice, beliefs, view of God, and description of the sacred text.
2c. Provide a brief overview of the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced. Weight: 10%	Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief overview of the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced.	Insufficiently provided a brief overview of the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced.	Partially provided a brief overview of the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced.	Satisfactorily provided a brief overview of the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced.	Thoroughly provided a brief overview of the countries where the festival / meditation rites of passage are practiced.
2d. Provide a brief overview of the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion. Weight: 10%	Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief overview of the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion.	Insufficiently provided a brief overview of the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion.	Partially provided a brief overview of the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion.	Satisfactorily provided a brief overview of the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion.	Thoroughly provided a brief overview of the festival / meditation / rite of passage of this religion.
3. Include five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read. Weight: 10%	Did not submit or incompletely included five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read.	Insufficiently included five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read.	Partially included five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read.	Satisfactorily included five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read.	Thoroughly included five to ten (5-10) images to make your brochure engaging, attractive, and easy to read.
4. 3 references Weight: 5%	No references provided	Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.	Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.	Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.	Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
5. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 20%	More than 8 errors present	7-8 errors present	5-6 errors present	3-4 errors present	0-2 errors present

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