Describe why each of your chosen reasons is important to your personal worldview. Apply at least one of your chosen reasons to your profession and its standards of care.

Week 1 Discussion: The Study of Religion

Option 1
Choose one (1) of the following psychological views on the origin of religion:

• Freud
• James
• Jung
• Then, address the following:

Briefly describe your chosen theory as believed by the theorist.
Defend your choice by discussing why this theory is the best explanation as to the origin of religions.

Option 2
Choose two (2) of the ten reasons to study religion listed in your text and address the following:

Explain each reason.
Describe why each of your chosen reasons is important to your personal worldview.
Apply at least one of your chosen reasons to your profession and its standards of care.