INT 244 Grand Canyon Entire Course
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INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
1 Discussion 1
The author of the course
textbook offered his definition of religion. Based on your own spiritual
understandings and beliefs, do you agree with this definition? Explain your
reasoning. Cite references where possible.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
1 Discussion 2
Identify basic beliefs and
practices of the various the forms of historical Christianity. Do identify with
these? Explain why or why not. Cite references where possible.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
1 Assignment
Christianity and the
Religions
Details:
In a personal reflection
of 1,000 – 1,250 words, consider how a Christian might benefit from a study of
other religions by addressing the following:
Can Christian dialogue
with other religious traditions be a part of the calling to proclaim the Gospel?
What can Christians learn
from other religious traditions?
Can religious experiences
or teachings in other faiths be validated?
How can Christians think
critically about their encounters with members of other faiths?
Be sure to support your
personal reflections with examples and constructive thought.
GCU style is not required,
but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
2 Discussion 1
Consider the question of
whether Judaism is essentially a religion, a race, a culture, or something
else. Support your response by making reference to key events, individuals, or
beliefs as they relate to the origin and historical development of Judaism.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
2 Discussion 2
Identify key Zoroastrian
beliefs and assess the notion that Zoroastrianism may have influenced other
world religions.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
2 Assignment
Investigating Judaism
Details:
In a personal reflection
of 1,000 – 1,250 words, address the following:
What are some
misunderstandings that Jews and Christians may have about each other?
How can a study of Judaism
help to overcome those misunderstandings?
Reflect on several ways in
which the contemporary nation state of Israel may be viewed by various
Christian communities.
GCU style is not required,
but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
3 Discussion 1
Reflect on the varying
understandings of Islam by contemporary Muslims. Considering Muhammad’s
leadership and the early development of Islam, to what extent does contemporary
Islamic culture adhere to or differ from historic Islam?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
3 Discussion 2
Identify 3 key beliefs
that the Baha’i religion is founded on and how those beliefs have influenced
Baha’i practice and self-understanding.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
3 Assignment
Investigating Islam
Details:
Write an essay of 1,000 –
1,250 words that analyzes the Five Pillars of Islam.
Describe each of the five
pillars and reflect on why they are referred to as Pillars of Islam.
Make a detailed analysis
of how one of the pillars would function in the life of a particular Muslim
individual.
Identify one Christian
community living or serving in an Islamic context. Analyze the principles and
practices of the group in light of the Five Pillars.
A minimum of three
academic resources is required.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
4 Discussion 1
Assess the Three Ways of
Hinduism in terms of their ability to provide a sense of meaning, community,
and ultimately “salvation.” In your view, are these ways capable of providing a
helpful means toward achieving these goals? Explain.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
4 Discussion 2
Describe 3 beliefs key
beliefs of Jainism and/or Sikhism. How similar are these beliefs to those found
in Hinduism?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
4 Assignment
Investigating Hinduism
Details:
Write an essay of 1,000 –
1,250 words that analyzes key beliefs in Hinduism by addressing the following
concepts:
Describe important Vedic
deities, their history of development, and their functions.
Make an analysis of how
the caste system might function in the life of a particular Hindu individual.
Identify one Christian
community living or serving in a Hindu context. Analyze the principles and
practices of the group in light of key Hindu beliefs and practices.
How could Christians use
these beliefs to further enhance their interactions with those who are
adherents of Hinduism?
A minimum of three
academic resources is required.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
5 Discussion 1
Explain the notion of
“self” from both a Buddhist and Christian perspective. How do these two
perspectives differ? How are they similar?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
5 Discussion 2
Identify three different
schools of Buddhism. How are these schools similar in their beliefs and
practices? How do they differ?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
5 Assignment
Investigating Buddhism
Details:
In 1,000 – 1,250 words, do
the following:
Describe the four sights
that the young Siddhartha Guatama experienced upon leaving the palace. Reflect
on the significance of each of the four sights.
Why do you think these
sights caused him to begin to seek religious answers?
Do you think such
reflection is meaningful for spiritual growth? Explain.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
6 Discussion 1
Compare Confucius’ “silver
rule” (“Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you.”)
with the “Golden Rule” of Christianity. Is the difference significant?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
6 Discussion 2
Give an example of how
Shinto beliefs and practices have influenced Japanese culture.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
6 Assignment
Chinese Popular Religion
Details:
Write an essay of 1,000 –
1,250 words that analyzes key issues in Chinese Popular Religion by addressing
the following:
Briefly summarize key
features of Chinese Popular Religion.
Describe key religious
practices for an adherent of Chinese Popular Religion.
Describe the role of
traditional Chinese religion in contemporary Chinese society.
Describe how the growth of
Christianity and other religions have impacted contemporary Chinese society.
Through an understanding
of Chinese popular religions, offer an example of how you think Christians
might enhance their interactions within Chinese society.
A minimum of three
academic resources is required.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
7 Discussion 1
In what sense does the
Judeo-Christian tradition share aspects of traditional religions? In what sense
is the Judeo-Christian tradition different from traditional religions? Based on
this understanding, how can Christians enhance their interactions with those
who adhere to traditional religious beliefs and practices?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
7 Discussion 2
Identify key concepts of
both African traditional religion and Native American religions. Based on these
concepts, what similarities are there among these two groups? How do they
differ?
INT 244 Grand Canyon Week
7 Assignment
Investigating Traditional
Religions Presentation
Details:
Choose one of the
following assignment options:
Option one: Site Visit
- Visit a
local community that is representative of a Native American religious
tradition or a museum that highlights Native American religion.A
- Prepare a
PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your experience. In your summary,
include the following:
- The name of
the community
- The dominant
tribe represented in the community
- A history of
the community
- The
religious beliefs and practices of the community
- How these
beliefs and practices have been influenced by dominant American culture.
- If possible,
an interview with a leader is recommended.
- Note: If you
choose to visit a museum, instead of a community, select a specific Native
American religious tradition from what the museum offers.
- Include
photos of your experience when possible (Always inquire if cameras are
allowed before taking pictures).
Your presentation should
include 15-20 slides including a title slide and reference slide.
A minimum of four academic
resources is required.
While GCU style format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Option two: Library
Research
- Prepare a
PowerPoint presentation on the religious life of one particular
traditional religious community in the world.
- Presentations
should be approximately 15- 20 slides and include the following:
- A brief
history of the religious community
- A detail
description of the key beliefs and practices
- The
significance of these beliefs and practices both socially, culturally, and
theologically.
- A
description of the daily life of a typical member of the community
- Sources of
conflict with the dominant American culture
Your presentation should
include 15-20 slides including a title slide and reference slide.
A minimum of four academic
resources is required.
While GCU style format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
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