HUMA 1860 6.0: The Nature of Religion
Final Research Essay
Your final research essay must centre on two (2) of the religious traditions covered in the winter term (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, or Shinto). Your essay should be thesis-based, comparative in nature, incorporate two (2) primary readings from World Religions: Eastern Traditions, and refer to two (2) dimensions from Ninian Smart’s analytical model (doctrinal/philosophical, myth, ritual, social/institutional, ethical/legal, material/artistic, emotional/experiential), and two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles.
You will find primary readings in the Document boxes of the online textbook World Religions: Eastern Traditions. You should choose one substantial excerpt from each of the two traditions on which you are writing.
GENERAL ESSAY GUIDELINES:
ESSAY GUIDELINES
a. Essays are to be 4-5 pages in length, approximately 1200-1500 words – please be sure to note the exact number of words at the end of the essay.
b. Pages must be numbered in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Type your last name before the page number in the header so that your name appears on every page.
c. The first page must include a) student’s name, b) professor’s name, c) course code (HUMA 1860), d) the due date and e) an appropriate title for the topic chosen. You do not need a separate cover page. Follow the MLA format for first page.
d. Essay must include a final “works cited” page using MLA format.
e. This is a RESEARCH ESSAY and MUST include citations from specific primary and secondary sources. Only in-text MLA style will be accepted in citing your research.
Your research must include a minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles as well as references to primary materials. The ONLY internet sources that may be used are recognized E-Journals and periodicals.
f. Essays must conform to recognized norms of English language including correct spelling, punctuation,and sentence and paragraph structure.
g. Essays will be evaluated on demonstrated research, demonstrated analytic skills, and demonstrated understanding of topics and directions given.
There was an essay proposal for this essay that I submitted earlier and the TA marked it an give it back to me. I will attach that too. and I will attach the online textbook World Religions: Eastern Traditions that you can find “two (2) primary readings from World Religions: Eastern Traditions”.
Category: Religion and Theology
For your third essay assignment, you will be working with one contemporary films on religion: Bible Quiz.
THe thesis of an essay will appear at the end of the introduction and make a specific claim. The essay should be 3 ½ – 4 pages (no longer than this), typed and double spaced with twelve point font and one inch margins. Use standard MLA format.
To frame the essay, choose from the following “ways/methods of studying religion”
Sociology
The essay will be a review and analysis of the bible quiz film. About one page of the essay should be summary (your original summary after watching the film or films; do not copy from Wikipedia, IMDB, …or other summary sites). After your summary, work to analyze the film using one or more of ways/methods listed above. How does using your way/methods help with understanding the film?
IMPORTANT: This is NOT just a summary of what happens. The essay will analyze the film to show your interpretation and insights.
You need only use the textbook, film(s), and lecture notes as resources. No research is required or expected.
Start with prewriting to develop ideas. Then, work to create an outline before moving to a draft. I am always available to assist at any point in the writing process, so always feel free to contact me about ideas or challenges.
You can only use the book and bible quiz film for refernece no other outside sources
I need you to compare the book The Crucible, to modern religious extremism specifically ISIS and Al- Queda. The book itself has to be a source and I need 4 other sources along with a worked cited page.
Part 1. Describe friendships and relationships within the church
Describe friendships and relationships outside the church
Part 2. Relationship issue
Describe the relationship issue at hand, from outside your personal view
Identify ethical guidelines that apply to the issue
Evaluate levels of ethical decision making needs for the scenario: metadthics, normative, applied and descriptive
Explain the ways in which one moves from one level of ethical decision making to the next within the scenario
SCENERIO
YOU ARE A PART OF WOMENS GROUP AND TELL YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER CONFIDENTISL INFORMATION GROM THE GROUP
4 resources 2 being peer reviewed scholarly resources
St Ambrose was considered a father of the church. Report should be more about what he wrote about the church, its state of grace and why he is considered a father of the church
must follow the directions given for the exegesis paper I will upload the necessary
documents. the scripture to use for this assignment is Romans 14:1-12
Exegesis Research Paper: Significance and Application of the passage assignment Instructions
Overview
In this portion of the paper, address the significance and application of the passage to the Christian life and church ministry. In particular, I am interested in you showing how your reading and study of the text Ecologies of Faith in a Digital Age, relates to your interpretation of the meaning of your selected passage.
Instructions
The Significance and Application portion of the paper should run between 2-3 pages double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font type. You re-write the Context and Meaning portions as needed, taking into consideration any feedback provided by the professor.
What does your text have to teach us about our growth as Christians? Each paper must have a coherent conclusion that summarizes the content of your paper. Carefully edit the full paper for typos, spelling, grammar, and syntax. Mastery of Turabian formatting is expected.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
For Discussion: Gospel Message Perceptions and Discussion: Gospel Message Friendships and Barriers, you will post one thread of at least 300-500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned modules: weeks. You will also post two replies with a minimum of 150-200 words per reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned module: week.
You are required to add and cite content from two sources (scripture, course materials, and or research) in each thread and each reply. A word count is required after each thread and reply. For each thread, you must completely answer the assigned prompt and offer the needed personal reflections required. For each reply, you must also completely address the areas noted in the prompt and provide helpful commentary and reflections on your classmates’ posts.
The gospel is good news. Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and rose again, that you might be saved. Learning how a person can become a follower of Christ is important. But people have various beliefs regarding that gospel message, and some have real barriers with accepting it based upon their upbringing and life experiences. After reading The Gospel Message article in Module 3: Week 3, you will answer the following questions. These questions must be answered in separate paragraphs.
What are various beliefs regarding the gospel message in our culture?
What are some specific emotional reasons non-Christians do not accept Christ as Savior?
What are some specific moral reasons non-Christians do not accept Christ as Savior?
What are some specific intellectual reasons non-Christians do not accept Christ as Savior?
What are some apologetic methods Christians can share to address these reasons and better communicate the gospel message?
Please review the Discussion Assignment Instructions prior to posting. You may also click the three dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric.
Memo to Myself Assignment Instructions
Overview
Critical reflection after learning is an important part of the learning skill set needed by adult learners in order to navigate graduate theological education successfully. This exercise is intentionally designed to encourage your critical reflection about what you have learned throughout the course.
Instructions
After you have completed all of the assignments for the course, find a time when you can review and rehearse what you have learned conceptually about the subjects studied and what you have learned personally about yourself as a person, student, and Christian. You do not need a cover sheet for this assignment. Just simply use the heading “Memo to Myself” and begin writing. You are free to write from a first person perspective and in an informal style covering between 3-4 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point font type like Times New Roman.
Some helpful starter phrases that might prompt your reflection and writing are:
“As I think back across the eight weeks of the course, I now see that . . .”
“This course has prompted me to ask . . .”
“After giving it some thought, I think I would have to say that . . .”
Section 5: Final Paper
In a 5-6 page paper you must write about one of the following films and compare it to at least one of the texts we have read this semester. And, you are free to write about television shows that showcase a Devil character such as, Lucifer, or the Chiilling Adventures of Sabrina. In the essay you must locate the Devil character and what evil that Devil represents. And you must address how the filmmaker modernizes the text. You must have a thesis and in text support to strenghten your focus.
Heaven Can Wait (1943)
The Story of Mankind (1957)
Seconds (1966)
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Bedazzled (1967 and 2000)
The Mephisto Waltz (1971)
Crossroads (1986)
Prince of Darkness (1987)
Angel Heart (1987)
Needful Things (1993)
The Prophecy (1995)
The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
Drive Angry (2011)
This is the End (2013)
The Wailing (2016)
The House that Jack Built (2018)