Self Reflection

Assignment Description Self Reflection REL 111 Points Possible: 100 In order to engage in the method of reflexive awareness as part of your study of religion, this assignment asks you to reflect on your experiences with religion, how those experiences shaped you, and what your own religious beliefs and practices are. In other words, what is your religious story? When studying religion and interacting with people of other faiths and religious traditions, it is important to be aware of one’s own beliefs and convictions and to understand one’s own religious tradition and its practices. With such an understanding, one can dialogue with others and feel empathy for them in their religious beliefs and practices without feeling threatened. For this essay, you will explore your experiences with religion, both in the past and currently. Ask yourself the following questions: ✓ Were you raised in a religious tradition? What was it? Be specific – if you grew up in a Christian tradition (church), tell me the details of it – were you Roman Catholic, American Baptist, etc. ✓ If you were not raised in a religious tradition, did your family have any spiritual traditions? ✓ How did your specific religious or non-religious upbringing affect your life and your personal and religious identity now? ✓ What is your current religious identity now – what beliefs, practices and values do you have now? Is this different than when you were growing up? ✓ What nurtures you? How do you live or embody these values? What rituals do you participate in – going to church, praying, meditation, walking in nature, etc.? ✓ What is your core belief? What does it mean to be a good person? Does religion play a part in that? Why or why not? What do you believe happens after death? You do not need to answer all of these questions, but do give me a strong, clear picture of your religious background and where you stand now. If you have any questions, let’s discuss them! Details: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ This paper should be three (3) pages long  A half page does not count as a full page, therefore 2 ½ pages will not receive full credit Feel free to use first person as this is a reflection piece Format in MLA No outside references are necessary DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPOSE THIS PAPER Due Date Sunday 5/29 by 11:50pm in Moodle Assignment Description REL 111 Grading: Does it meet the assignment requirements? (15pts = 15%) ✓ Are there at least 3 full pages of content (10) ✓ Did you include at least one image? (5) Competency and Development of Ideas (15pts = 75%) ✓ Do you clearly explore both your past and current experience with religion and your belief systems? (75pts) Organization and Grammar (10pts = 10%) ✓ Is there an organic organization? This includes paragraph cohesion and development? (5) ✓ Is there evidence of mastery of standards of English Writing rules? (5) Total: Due Date 100 points = 100% Sunday 5/29 by 11:50pm in Moodle