As we have journeyed throughout the semester we have focused our studies on identifying major themes and different teachings of the religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. We have either directly or indirectly focused on developing a deeper understanding of each religions’ theology, sacred scriptures, code of ethics, prayer and worship rituals, and a brief history of the religion.
Instructions:
1. Select the theme, from the list below, that you plan on focusing on for the final report.
2. Identify at least 6 different sources (other than the course text) that you plan on utilizing within your final written report.
A.
· You will need to identify at least 1 different source for each of the 5 religions
B. For each of the sources, provide the following:
2. Name of the Source
2. Website URL to the source
2. Which religion the source pertains to
3. Ex: Christianity, Hinduism
1. If it pertains to more than one you may list them all.
List of Selected Themes:
· Religion’s Understanding of God
· The Divine
· Metaphysical and Supernatural Beings
· Soteriology
· How is salvation achieved?
· Eschatology – End Times
· Death and the Afterlife
· Final Judgement
· Creation
· Of the Universe
· Humanity
· Pain and Suffering
· Freedom and Free Will
· Virtues
· Sin and Forgiveness
· Treatment of Women or Marginalized People in Society
· Prayer and Worship Practices
· Celebrations of Life Events or Rites of Passage
· Birth
· Adulthood
· Marriage
· Funerals
· Initiations into the Religion
