REL 133 WEEK 1
Week 1 Individual Assignment Elements of Religious Traditions Paper
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that does the following:
Describes these basic components of religious traditions and their relationship to the sacred:
What a religious tradition says—its teachings, texts, doctrine, stories, myths, and others
What a religious tradition does—worship, prayer, pilgrimage, ritual, and so forth
How a religious tradition organizes—leadership, relationships among members, and so forth
Identifies key critical issues in the study of religion
Includes specific examples from the various religious traditions described in the Week One readings that honor the sacred—such as rituals of the Igbo to mark life events, the vision quest as a common ritual in many Native American societies, or the influence of the shaman as a leader. You may also include examples from your own religious tradition or another religious tradition with which you are familiar.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Week 1 Discussion Questions
How do you define the word religion? What elements are commonly associated with religious traditions?
How do you define the word sacred? How do religious traditions orient their conception and location of the sacred?
From the reading, what are the basic elements of religion?
What are some difficulties in trying to define religion and religious beliefs?
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