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.
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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 |
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Week 6 Judaism |
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Week 7 Christianity |
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Week 8 Islam |
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Week 9 Sikhism |
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Week 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.
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Recognize how daily life
within various religions and current affairs are influenced by religion.
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Use technology and information
resources to research issues in religion.
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Write clearly and concisely
about world religions using proper writing mechanics.
