Assessment Task: Critical Analysis of Religious Violence Course: CTP325: Comparative Theology and Political Ethics Assessment Type: Research Essay Word Count: 2,500 words (+/- 10%) Weighting: 50% Due Date: Friday, Week 10, [Insert Semester/Term] 2025 1. Assignment Instructions This assessment requires you to write a critical research essay that analyzes the concept of “Holy […]
Divine Connections: A Comparative Study of Prayer and Worship in Hinduism and Judaism Comparison of Hinduism and Judaism It is of great importance when comparing religions to take careful consideration of the fundamental beliefs and rituals each religion engages in. Understanding these elements provides a clearer picture of the cultural and spiritual frameworks that define […]
ASSESSMENT BRIEF: THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ON SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES Course: Theology and Spiritual Formation Level: Undergraduate/Graduate Religious Studies Academic Year: 2024-2025 Assignment Type: Reflective Theological Essay Word Count: 2,500-3,000 words Weight: 40% of final grade Due Date: [To be determined by instructor] ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW This assessment requires you to compose a theological reflection paper that integrates scholarly […]
University Assignment Brief Course: REL 345 / ISLM 300: Global Islam Assignment Title: Case Study Analysis: Islam in Local and Global Contexts Due Date: [Your Institution’s Standard Date] Weight: 40% of Final Grade Instructor: Professor [Your Name] 1. Assignment Overview The global Muslim community, the Ummah, represents a unity of core theological beliefs. However, the lived experience of Islam is profoundly […]
The Ground Floor of Faith: Understanding Baptism and Confirmation Baptism is far more than just the first of the seven sacraments—it’s the very cornerstone of Christian life. It represents a moment of profound spiritual birth and transformation that opens the door to all other sacraments of grace. Because if you’re not baptized, you can’t receive […]
Millennials and Religion: The Nones Generation To better understand how the Nones and Millennials are impacting the church in the United States today, it’s helpful to look back at the changes in religion throughout our country’s history. It’s amazing how these historical shifts continue to echo in our modern lives. Martin E. Marty, an American […]
The Interwoven Legacies of the Renaissance and the Reformation At first glance, the Renaissance and the Reformation might seem like two distinct epochs in Western Europe’s history, separated by their unique goals and motivations. Yet, beneath the surface, both movements were deeply intertwined by a shared desire for renewal, enlightenment, and transformation. The Renaissance, literally […]