Summarize in you own words the friction that has existed between religion and science (pg 20 and following).

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REL 212 World Religions Full Course STR

REL 212 Full Course Discussions STR

REL 212 Week 1 Discussion STR

“Understanding Religions and Indigenous Sacred Ways.”  Please respond to the following:

“Understanding Religions and Indigenous Sacred Ways”  Please respond to the following:

1.  Summarize in you own words the friction that has existed between religion and science (pg 20 and following). What questions do both religion and science seek to answer? What approach does science take in answering these questions, how does religion respond to these questions?

2. Why is it important to study Indigenous Religions that date back many centuries ago? How can this study assist us in understanding  the nature of religion in the 21st century

3. Define religion, and discuss why it is useful in society. Explain why it is important for you personally to understand the beliefs of other religious groups.

REL 212 Week 2 Discussion STR

“Hindu Way of Life.”  Please respond to the following:

To better understand world religions, the key is becoming acquainted with the Sacred Texts of that religion. An example would be that one best understands Judaism by becoming acquainted with the Old Testament.  This week we consider one of the oldest religions in Hinduism and its Sacred Texts which includes the Vedas that probably came out of the Indus Valley in India where the seeds of Hinduism first began and developed around 1000 BC. Read the section of the text, The Vedas (pg79-81) as an overview for this week’s discussion

Go to the following website following and choose three of the Vedas quotes.

A. Write the quotes out that you choose then:  

Summarize the meaning as you understand it and by quoting a small portion and adding any comments or reflections on what you read. 

B. What meaning can you draw that your selections may seek to communicate for persons today in the 21st century?

http://www.great-quotes.com/quotes/author/Rig/Veda

C. JAINISM –   Choose ONE  (1) of the following principles of Jainism and summarize its meaning for this religion:  AHIMSA    APARIGRAHA   ANEKANTWAD

REL 212 Week 3 Discussion STR

“Noble Action, Sacred Call, or Desire.”  Please respond to the following:

Choose one of the following topics of Buddhism to bring new information to your classmates for further discussion: Go beyond the textbook to at least one other source and include it.  Discuss only one in 3 paragraphs: Points off if not at least 3 paragraphs, but no more than 5 paragraphs.

A.  Give a short biography of Siddhartha Gautama. who became the Buddha. What does his desire and search for liberation of the soul suggest for modern seekers after religious experience?

B.  Discuss how the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path can help one to overcome desire and suffering?

C. Discuss the Path of Thereveda Buddhism including its origin and its teachings. What application does this path have for modern religious practice?

D. Discuss the Path of Mahayana Buddhism including its origin and its teachings.   What application does this path have for modern religious practice?

REL 212 Week 4 Discussion STR

DAOISM AND CONFUCIANISM:

COMPLETE BOTH DISCUSSION TOPICS  A and B.  BELOW PERTAINING TO OUR STUDIES THIS WEEK ON DAOISM AND CONFUCIANISM. (Remember you will also complete 2 Charts this Week, one for each religion.)

A. Daoism   Summarize what the main understanding of Daoism is.

-What is the meaning of Ying and Yang in this religion?

-In what ways has  Divination been a part of  Daoism? Definition of Divination:the practice of attempting to foretell future events or discover hidden knowledgeby occult or supernatural means.

B. Confuciansim   Develop a biography of Confucious showing who he was, what he taught and give a general summary of his teaching (What did he stress, what was important?)

-Find a quote attributed to Confucius and state what it means. Do not use a previously presented quote found in the thread or no credit.

REL 212 Week 6 Discussion STR

“The Role of the Torah and Special Covenant”  Please respond to the following:

• Discuss the significance of the “special covenant” between the Jewish people and God.
• Name at least two examples of this covenant in the Jewish religion from Covenants given to either  Abraham ,Noah,or  Moses and specifically what it promises.
• In light of the Palestenian dispute of Israeli land today, what does God’s Covenant with Israel from the past strongly teach regarding who owns the land?

REL 212 Week 7 Discussion STR

If you have missed it, our text states that “The Pentecostal-Charismatic movement is now said to be the fastest growing religious movement throughout the world. Asia, Africa, and Latin America are experiencing explosive growth of Pentecostal-Charismatic churches” Fisher, pg 384).

Largest Church in History. Yoido Full Gospel Church (Pentecostal) Seoul, S. Korea  800,000 (Uses multiple buildings, services, )

• Give a brief history of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement beginning with Charles Parham and Joseph Seymour (See textbook pg 382-385).
• Many Bible Scholars are connecting the current Pentecostal Charismatic Movement with the ancient Prophecy of Joel 2 and the final spiritual outpouring prior to the 2nd Coming of Christ. see below. What do you think?

Joel 2 (Old Testament)

^28-32 “And that’s just the beginning: After that—

“I will pour out my Spirit
    on every kind of people:
Your sons will prophesy,
    also your daughters.
Your old men will dream,
    your young men will see visions.
I’ll even pour out my Spirit on the servants,
    men and women both.
I’ll set wonders in the sky above
    and signs on the earth below:
Blood and fire and billowing smoke,
    the sun turning black and the moon blood-red,
Before the Judgment Day of God,
    the Day tremendous and awesome.
Whoever calls, ‘Help, God!’
    gets help.
On Mount Zion and in Jerusalem
    there will be a great rescue—just as God said

REL 212 Week 8 Discussion STR

  The West has become the object of Islamic extremism and hatred…Almost 400 people have been charged with terrorism since 9/11 (newamerica.org  Terrorism After 9/11)  Mass killings by Muslim extremists have also taken place around the world.  In this week’s Discussion, review the Open Letter To America by Osama Bin Laden to see the arguments he makes against America and Israel, and take note of Scriptures from the Koran he uses to validate his point.  Go into the mind of an Islamic Extremist and see how he thinks about America.

–      In the mind of Islamic Extremists:  “A Letter To America”  by Osoma Bin Laden

V   View the following website which includes the letter from Bin Laden and respond to the questions below:  

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/nov/24/theobserver

1. Summarize in your own words what Bin Laden is stating to America.

2.     2. Are there points in the letter that you agree and which do you disagree? Why?

3.     3.  What can Americans and our political leaders learn from this letter?

F    4 From Bin Laden’s letter, what is your understanding of the reason behind the violence by  Islamic radicals against the West after reading this letter?  

REL 212 Week 9 Discussion STR

“5 Ks of Sikhism.”  Please respond to the following:

Identify the 5 Ks of Sikhism, and explain which one intrigues you the most.

REL 212 Week 10 Discussion STR

“The Present and the Future of Religion.”  Please respond to the following:

• Among the religions we discussed this week, identify one religion that you find the most interesting. Explain your response.
• Explain at least three ways that social trends affect the formation of new religions and dictate new religious movements.

REL 212 Week 11 Discussion STR

“After It’s All Said and Done…”  Please respond to the following:

• Explain what religion is, and give your opinion as to whether religion is different from spirituality.
• Identify three surprising concepts that you learned about religion in this course, and explain why they surprised you.

REL 212 Full Course Assignments STR

REL 212 Week 1 Assignment STR

This is the template for your World View Chart. Use this template each week. You may continue with the same chart saved from week to week OR you may use a fresh chart each week. Be sure to save your work in either case. See below for instructions on how to do the chart. The first chart is due the end of week 2.

Instructions for the World View Chart

1. Examine the chart template. READ the descriptions carefully. Answer the questions in your own words, with in-text citations to back up your ideas. A full reference list at the end of each weekly chart is required.

2. The WVC is NOT a place to just take notes or to cut and paste from your sources. It is a paper but in chart form. It is the basis from which you will write your final paper. The more detailed it is now, the less work you will have when you write your final assignment. Use full sentences with correct grammar, style, and spelling. Www.grammarly.com/students/edu is a free resource to help with writing. You should have a good sized paragraph for each category.

3. Use APA style for the in-text citations and the full references at the end of the chart. DO NOT use the word “text” instead of the full APA style reference. Also, you must use at least one other reference besides the text.

4. If there are two religions in a week, either make a paragraph for each in one chart, or you may do a separate chart for each one.

REL 212 Week 2 Assignment STR

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center.

Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments

Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 3 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 4 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 5 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 6 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 7 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 8 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 9 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL 212 Week 10 Assignment STR

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in Course Info.
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

*Be sure to download the attached World View Chart provided for these assignments.* You can download the World View Chart here.

World View Chart Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315 points.

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. “Weltanschauung” is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment, students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart, when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in Week 10.

For each weekly submission:

1. Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze what is meant by religion.
• 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.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

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