Reference no: EM133781484 , Length: Words Count:600
Assignment:
In a 400 to 600 word short essay, you will compare and contrast one "Eastern" religion and one "Western" religion discussed so far in this course. Using specific examples from the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 to support your conclusions, you will analyze some of the ways in which these religions are both similar and different. all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course.
Select one "Eastern" religion and one "Western" religion discussed so far in this course. Review the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 as you consider how these religions are both similar and different.
Your short essay should include four parts:
- Briefly introduce the two religions you have selected to compare and contrast.
- Identify and explain at least two commonalities between these two religions, using specific examples from the lessons.
- Identify and explain at least two differences between these two religions, using specific examples from the lessons.
- Briefly summarize & conclude your short essay. In your conclusion, explain what we can learn about religions in general by noticing both their similarities and differences.
As you develop your response, you should compare or contrast at least one example from each of the following elements of religion:
- Historical & geographic origins
- Core beliefs & doctrines
- Core rituals & practices
- Important texts & narratives
You will use information from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. When citing material from a tutorial, please include the name of the tutorial and use the following format (using Sophia's Primal Religions tutorial as an example):
In-text citation: (Religion and Food, n.d.)
Reference: Sophia Learning (n.d.). Religion and Food [MOOC]. In Approaches to Studying Religions.
This is only an example; your own citations will be to the tutorials you use in answering the question. Please do not use any sources outside the class.
Hinduism and Christianity