REL212 Week 2 Assignment Latest 2017 June

World View Chart
Assignments
Due Weeks 2 through 10 and worth 35 points each week, with a total of 315
points.

A world view is a
fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a
culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of
concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is
the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the
world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final
assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the chart
below, adding to it each week.

For this assignment,
students will complete the weekly area of the chart, filling in the aspects of
each religion as it is presented in the readings and resources. This chart,
when complete, will be the starting point for the written assignment, due in
Week 10.

For each weekly
submission:

1. Review
   the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the
   chart by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.
2. Identify
   key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for
   the content being recorded in your chart.
3. Write
   clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
   mechanics.

The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze
  what is meant by religion.
• Analyze
  the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major
  religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
• Describe
  the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of
  cultures.
• Recognize
  how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced
  by religion.
• Use
  technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write
  clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
  mechanics.