Create a timeline identifying the major figures from the History of Ideas. The timelines may be hand written/drawn or created electronically.

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Timeline on History of Ideas from the book history of knowledge by Charles Van Doren

History of Ideas Timeline – create a timeline identifying the major figures from the History of Ideas. The timelines may be hand written/drawn or created electronically. The timeline should include at least 50 entries and each entry should be correctly dated and supply a short but substantive summary of the idea.

Do you agree that the USA and other countries should take action against China for this kind of digital surveillance? Why/ Why not?

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Answer the questions

1. Read these first two paragraphs and then define digital authoritarianism in your own words.

2.Write a paragraph explaining how digital technologies allow the Chinese government to monitor private forms of religiosity. You will need to read the following paragraphs on religious identifies, practices and belief in order to complete this task.

3.How does Chen Quango monitor the Uighur Muslim population? Give details!

4.Do you agree that the USA and other countries should take action against China for this kind of digital surveillance? Why/ Why not? No right answer here … just tell us what you think, and why!

How are conceptions of love and sexuality addressed in this religious tradition?

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In this assignment there are 5 different essay questions, each essay question must include material mainly from the book, and a bit can be taken from the ppt slides that are posted as well.

But use most of your support from each question from the book pages provided for each question. You can include at least 1 academic source outside this material as well, to help support questions. Feel free to use more outside sources if you choose.

For each individual essay question, you will write 600 words each, minimum. The entire assignment at the end must be 3000 words minimum.

Cite the book in references and throughout the questions as used. If you make a direct quotation in the assignment include a reference.

But if you are simply talking about material covered in course readings generally, you don’t need to include references.

If you refer to materials from outside of course readings, then include a reference and bibliography for that material.

Buddhism

Love, Sex and Gender in the World Religions. “Love’s Insufficiency: Zen as Irritant.” William R. LaFleur. Pgs. 37-47.

According to the article, what is the highest human “relationship” in Zen? Discuss its relevance to Zen practice as discussed in lecture and in the article.

How has this relationship been represented uniquely by Dogen as discussed in the article, and what has this unique representation been intended to mean in the context of Zen Buddhism according to the author of this chapter?

Hinduism
Love, Sex and Gender in the World Religions. “Loving the Goddess in Hinduism.” Nancy M. Martin. Pgs. 89-107

Identify and describe several types of Goddesses and their characteristics in Hindu tradition as discussed in the article/lecture.

Use examples from the article/lecture to illustrate your answer. What do these Goddesses suggest about love and sexuality according to the author?

Judaism
Love, Sex and Gender in the World Religions. “Taming the Powers of Desire: Love and Sex in the Jewish Culture.” Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert. Pgs. 113-125.

Identify and discuss at least three examples of Jewish expressions of love and sexuality as covered in the reading/lecture. This may include Jewish theology and symbolism as well as religious practices and traditions related to marriage and sexual relationships.

The Spirits of Haitian Vodou
Love, Sex and Gender in the World Religions. “Love, Sex, and Gender Embodied: The Spirits of Haitian Vodou.” Elizabeth McAlister. Pgs. 129-143.

Generally speaking, what is Vodou? What kind of religion is it, and what is its history? How are conceptions of love and sexuality addressed in this religious tradition? Use examples from the lecture/reading to illustrate your answer.

Islam
Love, Sex and Gender in the World Religions. “Politicizing Gender and Religion: Love for Women, Love for Islam.” Zayn Kassam. 223-234.

Based on the author’s observations, identify and discuss the major challenges faced by feminist Muslims due to the history of colonization and western “othering” of Muslims citing several examples from the text.

Explain Voodooism theological standpoint in the 21st Century. Explain how Voodooism has impacted the 21st Century.

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Explain Voodooism theological standpoint in the 21st Century. Explain how Voodooism has impacted the 21st Century.

Identify goals and evaluate accordingly both at home, school and on the job.

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Too much to accomplish has a way of becoming intoxicating, Moses apparently knew little about delegation of responsibility. That may explain why he was overburdened. When Jethro asked him why “you alone sit, and all the people stand before you,” he replied that “the people come to me to inquire of God.” Could it be that the statement reflects the intoxicating allure of being in charge and doing more then it was required of him?

The view of Moses is certainly a man in burnout. People in burnout often accept new work and assignments, and then complain about the workload. In burnout, as you are unable to perform, you transfer failure away from yourself and look for others to blame.

How about you and me? Do we feel overwhelmed by our studies, work, and life?

To achieve spiritual re-building, it will be essential to re-establish purpose in life. Here are some practical advises to get out of burnout:

– Recognize and identify the problem.

– Establish a regular ongoing prayer time.

– Identify goals and evaluate accordingly both at home, school and on the job.

– Maintain personal growth.

– Seek out helpful supervision for your work and studies

– Develop an active outside life with a variety of interests.

– Personalize your work and home environment with meaningful pictures, objects, colors, etc.

– Feel comfortable with yourself, set limits for yourself, and know how far to become involved with
family and colleagues.

– Encourage and practice good communication skills.

– Provide for flexible working conditions.

– Seek out encouragement for trying new ideas.

– Find your own “decompression techniques” such as exercise or outdoor activities that relieve
tension and put you into a more relaxed state.

– Build a support system for yourself with those who can discuss your problems and help look for
solutions. Don’t just air gripes, but look for solutions.

How does Harvey outline the meaning of the Four Noble Truths, and how does he define the term differently than others?

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How does Harvey outline the meaning of the Four Noble Truths, and how does he define the term differently than others?

 

How does a Lutheran perspective shape the reading of this text? How is the text all about Jesus? How doe the text “translate” the reader?

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Reflect upon the approaches to the Bible of Christian theologians from around the world.

In your paper, you will interact with two theologians and how they approach the Bible.

For one of the theologians, you may pick any one of the Christians that you read in the Global Perspectives part of the course.

Riley graduated from CSP and has gone on to be a Lutheran pastor. You can also get the article from his blog here.

Discussion of the text itself showing your ability to state its historical/cultural and literary contexts. You will answer the question: what did this text say to its first hearers?

Discussion of your chosen Christian perspective. You will answer the question: how would your writer interpret/read this text in his/her context?

Discussion of the Lutheran perspective. You will answer the question: How does a Lutheran perspective shape the reading of this text? How is the text all about Jesus? How doe the text “translate” the reader?

 

 

Clearly identify a topic and a problem to examine, i.e., a theory/practice in religion/digital life;

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Instant Karma and Internet Karma: Karmic Memes and Morality on Social Media

In a document you will find detailed explanation what you need to write and what structure is required.

More to the point, you are expected to:

1) clearly identify a topic and a problem to examine, i.e., a theory/practice in religion/digital life;

2) develop a specific argument and to defend a conclusion;

3) explain relevant concepts and background theories/methods;

4) explore disciplinary biases that may support or inhibit the study of religion;

5) show an understanding of important discussions (in academia) about the strengths and weaknesses of varying theoretical approaches to the study of religion.

Describe the place and its history, explaining why and how the adherents of a particular religion use it.

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Writing Assignment 2 Parameters and Standards

All religions have places (or spaces) that are considered important for their adherents. Often called

“sacred or religious spaces,” these locations can take many forms and serve a variety of functions. They

can be structures that are utilized by the faithful in ritual and/or ceremony, shrines to commemorate

special places, landmarks of religious significance, or areas of terrain considered important. For this

writing, compose an essay in which you explore one of the religious spaces (or places) provided below.

Describe the place and its history, explaining why and how the adherents of a particular religion use it.

How will you pass on the information you have learned in this course to those within your circle of influence?

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We started this course by considering that everyone is a theologian because everyone has thoughts about God. You considered how you form your thoughts of who God is and what God does. In Module/Week 1, you reflected on your experience with theology and your study of theology in the past. For this module/week, you will write a 600-word essay answering the following 3 prompts that will allow you to reflect on how you’ve grown in your understanding and study of theology.

How has your view of theology changed over the duration of this course?

How have you been able to practice the principles you learned from the course in your own life?

How will you pass on the information you have learned in this course to those within your circle of influence?