Religious Life of Planet Earth
Assume you are from another planet and have been sent to Earth to determine if it is a religious planet not (something very important to your people). Your superiors are expecting a report back from you.
• Discuss the criteria you will employ to determine if people on earth are religious — in other words, what does religion look like.
• Describe three examples of behaviors or beliefs you observe that meet the criteria you established above.
• Based on your observations, explain what the function of religion appears to be on Earth.
• Aside from a functional understanding of religion, determine how else your observations could be interpreted. Provide specific examples to support your response.
• Analyze what is meant by “religion.”
• Recognize how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced by religion.
• Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.
• Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the course.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
• Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.
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