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Wk 1 – The Nature of Religion

Meet Your Faculty and Peers!
Hello! Please take a moment and share a few facts about yourself. Tell us: Where you’re from About your family (kids, pets) Your favorite movie or song Your favorite food or restaurant One interesting fact about you Note : Posts in this …

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Wk 1 Discussion – Ethics and Challenges [due Thurs]
Due date: 8/17/21, 2:59 AM
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Your initial response should be done by Saturday. Try to avoid waiting to Sunday to start …

Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: Studying Religion [due Mon]
Due date: 8/17/21, 2:59 AM
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Experiencing the World’s Religions, Ch. 1
Read Ch. 1, “Understanding Religion.” As you read this chapter, consider the foundations of religion, how religion affects your life, and whether you consider yourself religious.

Wk 1 University Library Resources
Read and watch the selected resources from the University Library. These readings and videos will provide additional information about religion.

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Wk 2 – Judaism

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Wk 2 Discussion – Exploring Judaism [due Thurs]
Due date: 8/24/21, 2:59 AM
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Last week you established a definition for religion and examined …

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Wk 3 – Christianity

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Wk 3 Discussion – Exploring Christianity [due Thurs]
Due date: 8/31/21, 2:59 AM
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday In Week 2, you focused on the traditions and history of Judaism. …

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Experiencing the World’s Religions, Ch. 9
Read Ch. 9, “Christianity.” In this chapter, you will learn about the history and beliefs of Christianity.

Wk 3 University Library Resources
Read and watch the selected resources from the University Library. These readings will provide additional information about perspectives of Christianity and its beliefs.

Sacred Text Exploration
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Wk 4 – Islam

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Wk 4 Discussion – Exploring Islam [due Thurs]
Due date: 9/7/21, 2:59 AM
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Your exploration of religious history and tradition shifts this …

Wk 4 – Summative Assessment: Characteristics of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam [due Mon]
Due date: 9/7/21, 2:59 AM
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Wk 5 – Alternative Religions

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Wk 5 Discussion – Exploring Alternative Religions [due Thurs]
Due date: 9/14/21, 2:59 AM
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday In this final week of the course, you will expand your …

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Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: Studying Religion [due Mon]
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n a society where diversity and inclusion are critical, we can all benefit from understanding some of the similarities shared by the people with whom we work and live. This assignment allows you to explain some commonalities found in different religions and provide examples of situations to describe the nature, history, and reason of religion.

Consider the various religious traditions described in this week’s readings and the examples of practices and beliefs within those religions.

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Prepare a 10 to 12 -slide presentation using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or another presentation format that addresses the following questions. Use bullet points and images or graphics to illustrate your main points.

What is essential in the practices and beliefs for a tradition to be called a religion? Illustrate your points by referring to the commonalities of at least 2 religions.
What is the history and origin/catalyst of each of the 2 religions you chose?
What does practicing religion provide to its followers? Provide at least 2 examples.

Cite your sources according to APA guidelines. You may find helpful resources for completing your assignmecixnt in the Center for

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