RELI 448N Week 1 Assignment: Perspectives Essay  RELI-448N Week 1 Discussion: The Study of Religion  RELI 448N Week 2 Discussion: Upanishads  RELI 448N Week 3 Assignment: Comparison-Contrast Essay  RELI-448N Week 3 Discussion: Buddhism RELI 448N Week 4 Discussion: Chinese Religion  ELI 448N Week 5 Assignment: Interview Essay  RELI-448N Week 5 Discussion: Judaism RELI 448N Week 6: The Role and Identity of the Messiah  RELI 448N Week 7 Assignment: Analytical Essay REL...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 12 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source  Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, address all of the following: What are some of the challenges facing major religious traditions in the modern world? As nurses, what are some of the particular issues that you might encounter with patients regarding the intersection of faith and healthcare (see the Science and Ethical Issues sec...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 10 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, respond to one of the following options: List and briefly describe the Five Pillars of Islam. Select one of the pillars to examine in more in depth. How do Muslims express this pillar? How do Sufis express this pillar differently from other Muslims? Explain why you choose this particular pillar. ...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 8, 9, 10 Lesson Minimum of 6 scholarly sources (at least 2 for Judaism, 2 for Christianity, & 2 for Islam) Please review criteria for scholarly sources. Instructions In a short essay, complete the following: Explain the historical relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. What are their geographical connections? What are their historical timelines? Analyze the...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 9 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, respond to one of the following options: What was the Jewish conception of the Messiah and how does the Christian understanding of the Messiah differ? What were the Jewish people expecting from their Messiah? How did Jesus’ teachings challenge these views? What are some of the issues facing Chris...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 8 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, respond to one of the following options: From the following terms, choose two: Orthodox Judaism, Hassidic Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism. Briefly define these two terms, then explain their relationship to one another. How are they similar, and how are they different? What lead to ...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Review chapters as needed Lesson Link (library article): Talking About Religion – How to Do It Right (Links to an external site.). Minimum of 1 scholarly source Instructions For this assignment you are required to sit down for a conversation with someone whose religious identity differs from your own (this means that if you identify as Christian, for example, you should find a conversation ...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 6 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, respond to one of the following options: Define the Confucian terms: ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin. Choose one of these principles and examine how it contributes to social harmony. What is wuwei? How does this ideal contribute to harmony with heaven? How does the Daoist idea of wuwei compare to Confu...

Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 4 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, respond to one of the following options: Define Theravada and Mahayana. Describe the Arhat and the Bodhisattva. Explain how each achieves the goal of nirvana. Examine how they relate to some of the key concepts/teachings (e.g., the Four Noble Truths, the three marks of reality). Many scholars feel that “suffering” m...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 4 Lesson Minimum of 4 scholarly sources (at least 2 for Hinduism & 2 for Buddhism) Instructions Select one of the following pairs and compare and contrast these ideas in the religious traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism: Self/No-self Samsara/Nirvana Karma/Rebirth Your paper should include an introduction and thesis that clearly states your central claim, thoughtful...