Write a formal essay using the seven rubrics developed by Young (The World's Religions) for comparing/contrasting religions. This essay is to compare/contrast the worldviews of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The essay should be approximately 5 to 6 typed, double-spaced pages in length and must follow the guidelines for formal essays noted below.
Although this is not a formal research paper (i.e., the essay is expected to reflect the required readings/videos only), the student is expected to document statements where appropriate, using MLA or APA style.
Write a formal essay using the seven rubrics developed by Young (The World's Religions) for comparing/contrasting religions, first introduced on pp. 15-16. (Note: the "seven comparative rubrics" are the seven questions Young poses as he studies each religion.)
What does it mean to be human?
What is the Basic Human Problem?
What is the Cause of the Problem?
What is the End Goal of Transformation?
What are the Means of Transformation?
What is the Nature of Reality?
What is the Sacred, and How May the Sacred be Known?
This essay is to compare/contrast the worldviews of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The essay should be approximately 5 to 6 typed, double-spaced pages in length and must follow the guidelines for formal essays noted below.
Although this is not a formal research paper (i.e., the essay is expected to reflect the required readings/videos only), the student is expected to document statements where appropriate, using MLA or APA style.