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REL212 Week 1 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 1 Discussion

“Understanding Religions and Indigenous Sacred Ways” Please respond to the following:

Define indigenous religion, and describe at least one aspect of indigenous religions that exists in a similar form in a traditional mainstream religion.
Define religion, and discuss why it is useful in society. Explain why it is important for you personally to understand the beliefs of other religious groups.

REL212 Week 2 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 2 Discussion

“Hindu Way of Life” Please respond to the following:

Explain the key ways in which the teachings of the Vedas influence the daily lives of Hindus

REL212 Week 3 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 3 Discussion

“Noble Action, Sacred Call, or Desire” Please respond to the following:

Explain whether or not you think Siddh?rtha Gautama’s quest to find enlightenment falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss how his decision to leave his family would be received in today’s culture.

REL212 Week 4 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 4 Discussion

“Actionless Action (Daosim) and the Practice of Virtue (Confucianism)”

Please respond to the following:

Think about a typical week in your life. What are two ways that wu wei (non-doing) could be used in either your own life or the life of a co-worker or friend/family member.
Provide a rationale for your response and make certain your response is at least 150 words.

REL212 Week 6 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 6 Discussion

“The Role of the Torah and Special Covenant” Please respond to the following:

Discuss the significance of the “special covenant” between the Jewish people and God. Name at least two examples of this covenant in the Jewish religion.

REL212 Week 7 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Discussion Board 7

ChooseONE of the following to answer:

Option 1:Explain at least three reasons why there are so many divisions / denominations in the Christian religion. Make certain you use some concrete examples from history to explain your point.
Option 2:Explain what is meant by the term “synoptic gospels”, and discuss why this term is important for Christians when reading the Bible.

Whichever option you choose, make certain your response to the prompt isatleast 125 words.

REL212 Week 8 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 8 Discussion

“Differences in Islam” Please respond to the following:

Discuss the main similarities and differences between at least two sects of the Islamic religion.
Discuss the overall role of women in the Islamic religion. Name at least two ways in which the role of women is different in Islam from the role of women in another mainstream religion we have studied.

REL212 Week 9 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 9 Discussion

“5 Ks of Sikhism” Please respond to the following:

Identify the 5 Ks of Sikhism, and explain which one intrigues you the most.

REL212 Week 10 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 10 Discussion

“The Present and the Future of Religion” Please respond to the following:

Among the religions we discussed this week, identify one religion that you find the most interesting. Explain your response.
Explain at least three ways that social trends affect the formation of new religions and dictate new religious movements.

REL212 Week 11 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 11 Discussion

“After It’s All Said and Done…” Please respond to the following:

Explain what religion is, and give your opinion as to whether religion is different from spirituality.
Identify three surprising concepts that you learned about religion in this course, and explain why they surprised you.

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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 3 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 4 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 5 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 6 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 7 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 8 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 9 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 10 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:

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

Cosmogony – Origin of the Universe

Nature of God

View of Human Nature

View of Good and Evil

View of “Salvation”

View of After Life

Practices and Rituals

Celebrations and Festivals

Week 2
Hinduism and Jainism

Week 3
Buddhism

Week 4
Daoism and
Confucianism

Week 5
Shinto

Week 6
Judaism

Week 7
Christianity

Week 8
Islam

Week 9
Sikhism

Week 10
New Religious Movements

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.

REL212 Week 10 Final Paper Assignment Latest 2017 June

FINAL PAPER: World View Chart Writing Assignment

Due Week 10 and worth 235 points

This assignment uses the information you have gathered for your weekly World View Chart Assignments.

Choose ONE (1) category (origin of all things, nature of god, view of human nature, view of good and evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this assignment. Consider how the selected category relates to all of the religions covered and to your own social or work experiences.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

Select ONE (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale for choosing this category. What is compelling about this category? Why is it important in the study of religion?
Describe the selected content and explain the significance of the selected category across all of the religions studied. Show in what ways the category is significant for each religion.
Give an example of how you have noticed this category in your life, town or country. What impact does this category have in the everyday lives of people who practice religion in your area? (You do not have to give examples of all the religions in your area, just one you have noticed besides any you practice). For example, in Cincinnati, Ohio we have Hindu, Greek Orthodox, Catholic festivals in the summer. So if my category were “Festivals and Celebrations” I could use those events as my example.
Use at least three (3) quality resources as references for the assignment and document your sources using APA Style for in-text citations and references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.
Your assignment must:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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.
Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the course.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

REL212 Week 5 Midterm Exam Latest 2017 June

Question 1

5 out of 5 points

When we take the time to learn about each other’s beliefs, the journey

Question 2

5 out of 5 points

Women were given more respect than what culture dictated by

Question 3

5 out of 5 points

According to Mircea Eliade, how is the sacred different from the everyday world of random and unimportant occurrences?

Question 4

5 out of 5 points

The Dahomey tradition from West Africa was carried to Haiti by African slaves and called

Selected Answer:

Correct Vodou.

Correct Answer:

Correct Vodou.

Response Feedback:

Good work

Question 5

5 out of 5 points

How does the phrase “Respect is always due to all creatures” illustrate the indigenous worldview?

Selected Answer:

Correct It demonstrates their stance on the interdependent state of humans and nonhuman beings.

Correct Answer:

Correct It demonstrates their stance on the interdependent state of humans and nonhuman beings.

Response Feedback:

Good work

Question 6

5 out of 5 points

What is the religious term for models of the origins of the universe?

Question 7

5 out of 5 points

The power of the feminine aspect of the divine is known as

Question 8

5 out of 5 points

The two great Hindu epics are called

Question 9

5 out of 5 points

The three major aspects of deity in Hinduism are called

Question 10

0 out of 5 points

How has the caste system affected Indian society?

Question 11

5 out of 5 points

Why do Jains often work in banking, education, law, and publishing?

Question 12

5 out of 5 points

If Tirthankaras are not gods, why are there images of them in temples?

Question 13

0 out of 5 points

The Jain principle of nonattachment is called

Question 14

5 out of 5 points

The two main branches of Buddhism are called

Question 15

5 out of 5 points

According to the Buddha, his teachings are a raft that take us to the farther shore, which he calls

Question 16

5 out of 5 points

Buddhists who follow the Theravada tradition study a large collection of ancient scriptures called the

Question 17

5 out of 5 points

The most complex and profound of Mahayana teachings focuses on emptiness or voidness, which is called

Question 18

5 out of 5 points

When asked to define the essentials of strong government, Confucius stated that the only true essential is that

Question 19

5 out of 5 points

The distinctively Japanese religion is called

Question 20

5 out of 5 points

Why is the cosmos an ever-changing phenomenon?

REL212 Week 11 Final Exam Latest 2017 June

Question 1

5 out of 5 points

Outside a shrine in Kamakura, there is an image of the kami Inari along with an image of a bodhisattva. This is an example of

Question 2

5 out of 5 points

Which word most closely translates the Japanese word “kami”?

Question 3

5 out of 5 points

Nationalists who idealized Japan’s ancient “Shinto” past used Confucian-style ancestor worship to

Question 4

5 out of 5 points

While under oppressive rule, some Jews believed their oppression would end when a(n)

Question 5

5 out of 5 points

A Jewish family in Tucson, Arizona, erects a simple outdoor booth during Sukkot. If you asked them why, what might be their response?

Question 6

5 out of 5 points

Kabbalah is associated with esotericism

Question 7

5 out of 5 points

Hasidism has been successful at gaining adherents among young Jews because of

Question 8

5 out of 5 points

The Sabbath begins at sunset on

Question 9

5 out of 5 points

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic gospels because

Question 10

5 out of 5 points

Christians reconciled monotheism and the existence of God the Father and Jesus through the doctrine of

Question 11

5 out of 5 points

The story of Adam and Eve demonstrates that humanity needs a compassionate, loving God by illustrating that everyone is

Question 12

5 out of 5 points

Colossians states that in Jesus “whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,” which relates to the Christian doctrine of

Question 13

5 out of 5 points

The first four books of the New Testament, which were written forty to sixty years after Jesus’ death, are called the gospels, or “good news,” because

Question 14

5 out of 5 points

Muhammad’s life and sayings are preserved in literature called the

Question 15

0 out of 5 points

Muslims see Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” because

Question 16

5 out of 5 points

Your friend invites you to a mosque where the imam instructs the community to engage in the Greater Jihad with diligence. What is the teacher talking about?

Question 17

5 out of 5 points

The Muslim community established the shari’ah

Question 18

5 out of 5 points

The sacred book of Islam is called the Qur’an because

Question 19

5 out of 5 points

Ik Onkar is a concept that affirms Sikhism as

Question 20

5 out of 5 points

The Sikh congregation is called a

Question 21

5 out of 5 points

Guru Gobind Singh formed the Khalsa in response to

Question 22

5 out of 5 points

You overhear a Sikh and Hindu discussing their traditions’ theologies. Which beliefs would you expect them to agree on?

Question 23

5 out of 5 points

“Cult” is often used pejoratively to distinguish a tradition that is new. This is imprecise because

Question 24

5 out of 5 points

Why was the crowing of Haile Selassie important for the Rastafari religious group?

Question 25

5 out of 5 points

Scientology offers its practitioners the service of “auditing”; therefore, it is considered a(n)

Question 26

5 out of 5 points

Santeria developed in part because

Question 27

5 out of 5 points

The goal of religious pluralism is

Question 28

5 out of 5 points

Globalization is not a one-sided phenomenon because it produces

Question 29

5 out of 5 points

Which country has the largest percentage of church-going people in the industrialized world?

Question 30

5 out of 5 points

Some scholars feel that using religious rhetoric of good versus evil in international warfare has