World Religion Internet Assignment

Do a research paper on a
religion of your choice (if you choose Christianity, please choose a specific
denomination, i.e., Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, etc.). Answer the
questions utilizing credible sources which are to be included in a
bibliography. Incorporate clip art, photos, or other items that further
enhance your descriptions.

1. What is the originof this
   religion? Who originated it, where and when?

1. What are the beliefs(state
   significant differences and if they have major synods or divisions)?

1. What are their holy
   books/texts, scared items, AND sacred places?

1. What are their sacred rituals,
   sacraments, AND rites (services)?

1. Where is it found today in
   the U.S. and worldwide?

1. What percentage of people
   in the U.S. is committed to this religion? Around the world—specific
   countries.

1. Which ethnicity(ies) are
   tired to this religion in the U.S.?

1. Are genders treated
   equally? If so, provide examples to substantiate this. If not,
   in what ways, and what is their reasoning/belief?

1. Are there any resemblances to a cult
   as defined by the text?

Assignment Requirements

1.
Please
use the template provided for this assignment.

2.
Read
samples assignments for my expectations.

3.
The
minimum page length for each question is posted in the Assessment Form below as
well as the criteria you will be graded on.

Assignment
Format

When
submitting your assignments, please adhere to the following criteria:

1.
Put your name and assignment number or title of the assignment
somewhere within the assignment.

2.
Double-space or space and one half all paragraphs so it is more
readable. Numbered or bulleted lists can
be single-spaced as well as any graphs or tables.

3.
Use at least a 12-point font (any style type), and the standard
one-inch margins as defaults.

World
Religion Assignment

Assessment
Form

Note:
This assignment is a minimum of 6 pages worth 30 points and will be
graded according to the following criteria.

Evidence of well-developed thoughts, inclusion and
accurate use of sociological concepts & terms present and critical thinking
(i.e., outside sources, personal experiences, opinions/interpretations, etc.)

Points	Criteria	Pts.
1-2 pts.	Origin of religion ½ page
2-4 pts	Their beliefs 1 page
3-5 pts	Holy books, items, places 1 page
3-5 pts	Sacred rituals, sacraments, services 1 page
1-2 pts	Where is it found today ½ page
1-2 pts	Percentage of people committed to this religion ½ page
1-2 pts	Ethnicities tied to religion ½ page
1-2 pts.	Genders treated equally ½ page
1-2 pts.	Cult resemblances ½ page
1 pt.	Bibliography

Points	Criteria	Pts.
1-2 pt.	Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
1 pt.	Well organized and understandable and all questions answered

Total Points (30 possible)

World Religion Internet
Assignment and Rubric TS