Religion

· Overview

Write a 4 page analysis of key features of two of the major world religious traditions.

This assessment allows you to demonstrate your ability to summarize, contrast, and evaluate historical and contemporary elements of world religions.

Context

Religious traditions are a significant part of any study of the humanities. The  Assessment 2 Context  document provides a brief overview of some of the major world religious traditions. You may wish to review this document for key concepts and ideas related to this topic.

Questions to Consider

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

Resources

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

· Assessment 2 Context .

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Multimedia

Click the link provided below to view the following multimedia piece:

· Personal Significance: Medieval  |  Transcript .

Library Resources

The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:

· Ipgrave, M., Marshall, D., & Williams, A. R. (2011).  Humanity: texts and contexts: Christian and Muslim perspectives . Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press.

Course Library Guide

The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the  HUM-FP1000 – Introduction to Humanities Library Guide  to help direct your research.

Bookstore Resources

The resource listed below is relevant to the topics and assessments in this course.

Fiero, G. K. (2012). Landmarks in humanities. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

4. Chapters 4–6.

· Assessment Instructions

Select two of the major world religious traditions. Summarize the key features of each and contrast them with each other and with the Greek philosophical tradition. Write a report in which you consider the following:

. What sensations, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors are expressed in religious rituals?

. How have religious traditions survived from their historical origins to the present day?

. What social and cultural differences make it difficult for people from distinct traditions to relate to each other productively?

. What power do these approaches have to transform individual lives?

Your report may well include reflection on the role of religious traditions in your own life, but develop your analysis of the issues independently of your own convictions.

Additional Requirements

. Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

. APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.

. Length: 4 typed and double-spaced pages.

. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.