Assignment World Religions Report (The Class Final) Due Sunday
• Resources: Appendices A, B, & F
• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum
• Submit your World Religions Report. For this project you will choose one of the following religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism or Islam. First, you will give a detailed summary of the history of the religion you have chosen. Then you will visit a place of worship and interview a person of that faith. When you come to the part where you will write up your interview, You should describe the place of worship in detail including symbols and lay out. You should then introduce your interviewee, telling your reader what position, if any, the interviewee has in temple, synagogue or Mosque. Then put as close to a verbatim of the conversation as possible in the body of your paper. It is advisable to use the following format for the verbatim of your interview:
Question: xxx xxx xxx
Answer: xxx xxx xxx
This makes it easy for your reader.
You will report all of your findings in an informative 2500-3,000 word paper.
Lastly you will compare and contrast this religion with the largest religion in the world, Christianity.
Here is your check list:
• Your World Religions Report should be 2500-3000 words in length, formatted according to APA guidelines.
Here is a checklist of what you need in your assignment. Don't leave any of the parts out of the assignment.
1. Title Page
2. Introduction of the religion (Detailed History)
3. Name, location and description of the site, noting any symbols of relevance.
4. Introduce your Interviewee and give a verbatim Interview summary
What is Islam?
What are the important holidays and traditions of this religion?
How has religion shaped your life?
What are the challenges, if any, to practicing this particular religion?
Why do Muslim women cover their heads? Isn't this a sign of subjection of women?
What does jihad mean?
Why did the prophet Muhammad marry many wives?
What are some of the rights given to women in Islam?
Muslims believe that Jesus did not die on the cross. Does that mean he died of natural causes? Will he come again? Why is he the only prophet to return?
Does the Qur'an contain any prophecies about the future? Have any of these proved true?
Isn't it true that the Qur'an is copied from the Bible?
Why not ask him/her what "Allah" means and do they consider Allah to be the same God that Christians worship?
Muslims say they do not worship idols. When they go to Mecca, why do they kiss a black stone?
Does the Qur'an teach Muslims to believe in the Torah, the Psalms and the Gospel?
Does the Qur'an have the story of the Fall of Man as told in the Bible? Are the stories similar or different?
5. Compare and contrast the religion you have chosen with Christianity.
6. Conclusion
7. References
• Post as an attachment.
References
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To complete your World Religions Report, follow these steps:
1. Choose a religion: Decide which religion you want to focus on for your report. The options given are Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, or Islam.
2. Research the religion: Gather information and provide a detailed summary of the history of the chosen religion. Use reliable sources, such as books, scholarly articles, or academic websites. Take notes on important events, beliefs, practices, and key figures relevant to the religion.
3. Visit a place of worship: Go to a temple, synagogue, mosque, or any other place of worship associated with the chosen religion. Observe the surroundings, symbols, and layout of the place. Make sure to pay attention to any significant symbols or objects within the place of worship.
4. Interview a person of that faith: Talk to an individual who practices the religion and can provide firsthand insights and experiences. Ensure that the interviewee has a connection to the specific religion and can provide valuable information. Before the interview, prepare a list of questions to cover various aspects of the religion, such as beliefs, traditions, practices, and challenges.
5. Format the interview summary: Structure the interview section of your paper by using a question-and-answer format. Start with the question asked, and then provide the interviewee's response. This format makes it easier for the reader to follow along.
6. Include key questions in the interview: Here are some suggested questions to ask during the interview with a person practicing Islam:
- What is Islam?
- What are the important holidays and traditions of this religion?
- How has religion shaped your life?
- What are the challenges, if any, to practicing this particular religion?
- Why do Muslim women cover their heads? Isn't this a sign of subjection of women?
- What does jihad mean?
- Why did the prophet Muhammad marry many wives?
- What are some of the rights given to women in Islam?
- Muslims believe that Jesus did not die on the cross. Does that mean he died of natural causes? Will he come again? Why is he the only prophet to return?
- Does the Qur'an contain any prophecies about the future? Have any of these proved true?
- Isn't it true that the Qur'an is copied from the Bible?
- Why not ask him/her what "Allah" means and do they consider Allah to be the same God that Christians worship?
- Muslims say they do not worship idols. When they go to Mecca, why do they kiss a black stone?
- Does the Qur'an teach Muslims to believe in the Torah, the Psalms, and the Gospel?
- Does the Qur'an have the story of the Fall of Man as told in the Bible? Are the stories similar or different?
7. Compare and contrast with Christianity: After providing the details about the chosen religion, compare and contrast it with Christianity, which is the largest religion in the world. Analyze the similarities and differences in beliefs, practices, rituals, and core teachings between the two religions.
8. Conclusion: Summarize the key findings of your report and provide any concluding thoughts or insights.
9. APA formatting: Ensure that your World Religions Report follows the guidelines of the APA (American Psychological Association) style. Use proper in-text citations for your sources and include a reference list at the end of your paper.
10. Submit your report: Save your report as a document in APA format and submit it as an attachment in the designated location or forum indicated by your instructor.
Remember to use reliable sources, ask thoughtful questions during the interview, and give proper credit to all the sources you consulted.