Common Practices in Religion Assignment Options

This assignment will help you to explain information related to a definition of religion, common elements in religions, and critical issues.

Review the Common Practices in Religion and select one option to complete your assignment.
Common Practices in Religion Assignment Options

Select one of the two options for your assignment.
Option A: Written Summary

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary that addresses the following topics:

Describe the difference between the academic study of religion, and devotional practice and advocacy.
What is the definition of religion?
What are common questions, concerns, practices, and experiences across various world religions? Include indigenous religions in your discussion.
What are some critical issues to the academic study of religion?
Where do religious ethics come from, and what role do they play in the practice of religion?

Format your paper consistent with course-level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
Option B: Microsoft PowerPoint® Presentation

Prepare a 10- to 15-Microsoft® PowerPoint® that addresses the following topics:

Describe the difference between the academic study of religion, and devotional practice and advocacy.
What is the definition of religion?
What are common questions, concerns, practices, and experiences across various world religions? Include indigenous religions in your discussion.
What are some critical issues to the academic study of religion?
Where do religious ethics come from, and what role do they play in the practice of religion?

Use bullet points and images or graphics to illustrate your main points.

Use the speaker notes to further explain, using sentences.

For Local Campus students, these are 10- to 15-minute oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft®PowerPoint®
For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft®PowerPoint® presentations with notes.

Cite your references.

Format your assignment consistent with course-level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.