Here is what you should read for this unit:  Chapter One, “An Invitation to the Study of World Religions” Once you have read that, please answer the following questions: 1) Create a brief outline of the development of the study of world religions. 2) Describe the difference(s) between the academic study of world religions […]

  Here is what you should read for this unit: Chapter 12, “Christianity” Please answer all questions thoroughly using complete sentences.  Proofread your writing. Once you have read that, please answer the following questions: 1)  What are the three major branches of Christianity?  What do they share in common? 2) What does the term “messiah” […]

  Here is what you should read for this unit: Chapter 11, “Judaism” Please answer all questions thoroughly using complete sentences.  Proofread your writing. Once you have read that, please answer the following questions: 1) What is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? What does it signify? 2) What does the word “Torah” literally mean?  What is the […]

  Here is what you should read for this unit : Chapter 5, “Buddhism” Please answer all questions thoroughly using complete sentences.  Proofread your writing. Once you have read that, please answer the following questions: 1) Who was the historical Buddha? Give a brief (one to two paragraph) description of his life and career. 2) […]

Here is what you should read for this unit : Chapter 4, “Hinduism” Please answer all questions thoroughly using complete sentences.  Proofread your writing. Once you have read that, please answer the following questions: 1) What were/are the essential features of Vedic religion? 2) Define the terms karma, samsara, and dharma. 3) List and briefly […]