Category Archives: Religious studies

Discuss on what strikes you as similar or different to what we learned of the religious tradition whose website you are visiting. Is anything surprising? Does it seem to align with what you learned about the tradition from reading and lecture? If not, what is different?

Your report should include observations that are as detailed as possible. What are your initial impressions of the site, service, details, etc.? What/who do you see? What kinds of information is front and center? What does the “About” page (if available) tell you about the location’s self-understanding? You can add more questions if you like, […]

How has your definition and concept of religion changed, and what helped you changed your mind? For instance, many people would say that a definition of religion necessarily involves a god or gods. But as you know know, Buddhism really does not have the concept. Still, Buddhism is a religion (and no, you cannot use this example).Discuss

1. How has your definition and concept of religion changed, and what helped you changed your mind? For instance, many people would say that a definition of religion necessarily involves a god or gods. But as you know know, Buddhism really does not have the concept. Still, Buddhism is a religion (and no, you cannot […]

What is religion?Why study other religions?What is your religious studies method? Identify the four approaches to religious studies.Discuss

Why study other religions? Provide a brief summary of the Catholic tradition’s statement on the need to study religion as stated in the document Nostra Aetate (Unit 1) What is your religious studies method? Identify the four approaches to religious studies (see: Capps) and identify the approach you will be employing in your analysis (Unit […]

Compose three psalms of your own, one hymn of praise, one thanksgiving, and one lament for 15 points.

Paper detalis: Compose three psalms of your own, one hymn of praise, one thanksgiving, and one lament for 15 points. Write them according to the forms discussed in class. Label each psalm by form (praise, thanksgiving, lament) and label the form’s parts (e.g., lament: address, petition, etc.) in your psalm. You may make the psalms […]

How does Anastasia’s story compare with Ezek 37? Is Anastasia Christian? Jewish? Another faith?Discuss

Read Ezekiel 37 and then read the short story ATTACHED “But the Dark Vanished,” posted under Extra Credit on Blackboard. Write a 600-900 word reflection answering the following questions for 15 points. (1) Compare the story of Jeush with the biblical text. Is his story faithful to the biblical text? Do the details not contained […]

Explain do you attribute any importance to reading the Apocrypha? What might make it worth reading?

The Apocrypha sheds light on the intertestamental period, that is the time between the Old Testament/Tanak canon and the New Testament. But the Apocrypha is not canon for all Christians. However, should we read the Apocrypha whether or not a denomination deems it is inspired and canon? For some of you, this question may be […]

Discuss After you watch the movie, write a Reflection Paper of 800-900 words that includes what you saw/heard, how the beliefs and/or practices in the movie relate, what surprised you, what was exactly as you expected, whether you would recommend the movie to others and why/not, etc

watch an episode of The Story of God (On Netflix) , or you can watch Come Sunday (also on Netflix). After you watch the movie, write a Reflection Paper of 800-900 words that includes what you saw/heard, how the beliefs and/or practices in the movie relate, what surprised you, what was exactly as you expected, […]

What is the place of Deuteronomy within the story of the Bible? What purpose did it serve to the ancient Israelites? What purpose does it serve today?Discuss

What is the place of Deuteronomy within the story of the Bible? What purpose did it serve to the ancient Israelites? What purpose does it serve today? Do you see your life as connected to the biblical story? Why or why not? added the resource

How are the Gospels of Matthew and Luke similar and different? How are they different from John’s Gospel? Why are there differences between the Gospels? What do you believe the authors were trying to communicate through their record of Jesus’ life and ministry?Explain

Writing prompt: How are the Gospels of Matthew and Luke similar and different? How are they different from John’s Gospel? Why are there differences between the Gospels? What do you believe the authors were trying to communicate through their record of Jesus’ life and ministry?