Religion

topic is LAW OF ATTRACTION- I want you to introduce the topic a bit historically first — provide a bit of historical context as an introduction; then go over the concepts/ideas involved in that topic, perhaps practices (I’d like to see some depth, don’t be too superficial, this isn’t high school, want to see that you did some research); and then how this is being used, how it shows up, in today’s “new spirituality.” overview of what the teachings are, how it got popularized in The Secret, its roots in New Thought (Spirituality and new thought) Do provide your sources at the end, a bibliography; you may use a bit of a video clip as a demonstration of what you’re talking about.

A great deal of scholarship (perhaps a bit too much) deals with the authenticity of Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. Was Constantine’s conversion authentic? Why or why not? Who argues for the different positions that are held in reference to this topic?

“The objective is to broaden and deepen your understanding of Christianity. The idea here is to undertake some research on a topic and then, through your paper, engage the material. This means that you should not only find information but to intellectually analyze and respond to it, to compare different opinions, and to form some conclusions of your own about it. In other words, don’t just show facts, but show some questioning engagement with those facts. Next, any paper that is written for academic purposes must include in-text citations.”

Write a paper 5 to 7 pages on the character of Samson in the Book of Judges. Examine his strengths and weaknesses. You should research the character using at least 3 references and also referencing the King James Bible. List the references on a separate page. You may double space with 1 inch margins. Please use Times New Roman and size 12 font.

1000 words (maximum).
Read Notes pages 1-66.
Instructions:
(1) The central purpose of these papers is for YOU to develop YOUR views on the relationship between
science & religion.
(2) In writing these papers, USE the ideas found in the Class Notes, Class Handouts & Class Audio-Slides,
and in doing so DEMONSTRATE to me that you grasp these concepts.
(3) After describing your views, always defend them––that is, give me reasons why you believe in your view.
(4) Always RESPECT the Maximum Word Limit for each paper.
(5) Use Endnotes for citations & use the Chicago Manual of Style to format the Endnotes.
Paper 1. 1000 Word Maximum.
Describe and Defend your definition of religion and your definition of science. Then point out similarities and differences between your two definitions. Also include your view of divine action and whether or not it is part of your two definitions. To close, state your personal worldview (eg, atheist, Muslim, Christian, etc.) and explain how it fits into your two definitions.

Compare the development of one specific Islamic and one specific Christian location between 632-1000 C.E. When discussing each location, provide a more specific timeline, and consider adding examples of significant leaders, political and social structures, beliefs, and cultural products (stories, philosophies, theologies, artifacts, art, and architecture). Your comparison should identify similarities and differences in the two religious-based cultures, and also indicate influences they share. Be careful not to compare the religions as a whole but instead focus on a range of cultural elements in your two specific locations because cultures may vary even within one religion depending on time and place. What insight about the historical development of these two cultures did you gain from the comparison?

Step 1: Review the section of the Unit V Study Guide entitled, “Be Careful When Making Historical Assumptions.”

Step 2: Choose two appropriate sources, not including the textbook. At least one source must come from Islam and Christianity by John Renard. Resources should be credible and peer-reviewed by historians and cannot include Wikipedia, Biography.com, History.com, or any other .com site; resources should also not be taken from any type of message board or other encyclopedia-type sites.

Step 3: Complete your research. Choose one interesting comparison that illustrates the main point that you want to make about these cultures during this period. Gather details about your choice.

Compare similar features (known as “comparing like terms”). For example, compare cities to cities, education systems to education systems, technologies to technologies, stories to stories, ideas about the nature of God to ideas about the nature of God, and other features. Make sure you complete the comparison for all features or note why you think there is not a like term for some features.

Comparison includes consideration of both similarities and differences.

Here are some examples to consider:

the promotion and use of learning by leading figures;
the relationship between religious and political authority;
the shaping of artifacts (leader, idea, practice, or structure) by time period and environment;
the shaping of societies by artifacts and whether different people were affected differently; and
the way that different elements of culture reflect power arrangements, goals, hierarchies, and/or challenges.

Step 4: Prepare your introduction, including your thesis statement. A thesis is prepared after you have completed your research and includes the comparison of what you found. It should be a one- or two-sentence statement of the conclusions you drew from the comparison.

Step 5: Write your essay. Your essay must be at least 500 words in length.

Step 6: Reflect on how this comparison paper shaped your understanding of how to practice cultural history ethically, as discussed in the “Be Careful When Making Historical Assumptions” section of the Unit V Lesson. Write one paragraph to be placed after the concluding paragraph of your essay, reflecting on how the guidelines in the unit lesson shaped your understanding of how to use historical evidence, including artifacts, to practice cultural history ethically.

Be sure to consider the following guidelines in your essay.

The introduction should engage the reader and clearly present the essay’s thesis and summarize the main points that clarify your point of view. The last sentence of the introductory paragraph should be your specific thesis.
Organization should clearly present points arranged to illustrate your opening thesis. Paragraph order and organization should clearly present points arranged to illustrate your opening thesis rather than to narrate the chronological story.
Writing should be clear and concise with no spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.
The number of sources should meet or exceed any expressed assignment requirements, and the sources should be peer-reviewed or academic in nature. At least one source must be from Islam and Christianity by John Renard.
APA guidelines should be used for reference entries and in-text citations.

Due ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A 1 PAGE REFLECTION ESSAY
1) Based on the information presented in the class lecture, what were the main differences in Christian and Jewish traditions of worshiping G-d (hint, Jews do not write the word God in full, considering informal use of the word to be blasphemy so they write G-d instead)?

2) What were the controversies of the Roman Emperor Constantine embracing Christianity? How did previous Roman emperors react to this faith?

3) Of the two competing Christian faiths of the 6th Century, which would you have sided with, the Roman Catholic Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church? Why? Support your answer.

A paradigm is not a summary outline. Do not submit a skimpy treatment of the religions. Instead, following the headings presenting in number two and present each of the religions in as much detail as to make the topic clear and complete.

Write as much as you need too!

Use the headings in each paper:

Origin (country)

Founder

Concept of God or the supernatural including spirits, both good and evil

Concept of Humanity – As people relate to the supernatural and nature

Concept of Sin (what constitutes sin or a serious offense)

Concept of Salvation (the final goal of man or their view of the afterlife)

Means to Salvation (or way to achieve Salvation or to reach the afterlife)

Sacred Writings (scriptures)

EVERY HEADING MUST BE ADDRESSED AND NEEDS TO HAVE ITS OWN HEADING.

To get full credit for your Buddhism Paradigm, you must address and list the following doctrines:

The Self or Soul

Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path

Five Precepts

Submit a bibliography for sources used.

Paradigms will be graded according to content, grammar, spelling, and neatness.

On Humanism Past and Present – 1. Is Humanism still a useful ideology? why or why not? – 2. Parable of a Sower (chapter 6-13) A. Discuss any part of the text that resonates with you. what emerging themes have you identified?
B. Construct a discussion question for the class from chapters 6-13 of the text. – 3. Parable of a Sower (chapter 14-19) A. Discuss any part of the text that resonates with you. – B. Construct a discussion question for the class from chapters 14-19 of the text. –
4. Parable of a Sower( chapter 20-25) A. Share some final thoughts on the novel. what do make of the ending? You should know that this is the first in a trilogy.

chose one out of the two questions:

1. Identify the different forms of religious groups that are comprised in the typology outlined by the classic sociologists of religion. Explain the basic characteristics of each and provide examples.

2. Establish a distinction between the popular misuses of the term “myth” and its meaning in the scholarly context of Religious Studies. Explain the functions of myth according to the scholar Joseph Campbell.