700- to 1-050-words on the origin and basic tenants of Islam.
Make sure the following is in your paper:
The history of Judaism
The Hebrew scriptures and their importance to the religion
The major beliefs and concepts of Judaism
Rituals and symbols
Describe a Jewish Holy Day: the history of its beginning and how it is observed today.
Describe the rituals and elements used in the celebration of that Holy Day.
Answer the following question:
Do other religions have similar Holy Days and celebrations? If so, how are they similar and/or different?
700- to 1-050-words on the origin and basic tenants of Islam.
Include the following in your paper:
The Qur'an and its significance to the religion
The Five Pillars
The importance of Ramadan in Islam
The Sunni, Shiite, and Sufi branches of Islam
350- to 700-words about the New Religious Movement and challenges facing traditional religions in contemporary society.
Include the following in your paper:
Explain how new religions, cults, and sects fit within Western culture.
Compare new religious movements with traditional religions.
Identify contemporary challenges religions face today.
Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.