Comparison Paper
Write a paper that compares and contrasts one specific characteristic or theme in two modern world religions. For example, one could compare/contrast ideas of the afterlifein Judaism and Hinduism.
Examples of Religious Characteristics:
Places of worship
Moral instructions
Uses of scripture in worship
Dietary or fasting practices/rituals
Rituals of atonement/purification
Practice of prayer/spiritual meditation
Nature of morality/life goals
Nature of the Divine/Supreme Reality
Examples of Modern Religious Faiths:
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Daoism
Confucianism
Sikhism
Key Requirements:
Papers must be typed
Papers should be three pages long
Papers should be double-spaced
Font should be 12 point, with one inch margins
Papers should include page numbers
Writing should use formal language and correct spelling and punctuation
Papers should use proper APA citation format
When writing, consider the following:
What does each religion believe about your chosen theme or characteristic?
Where do these beliefs come from?
What practices result from this belief?
What, if any, rituals are involved?
Is there any tension or disagreement within the religion itself about this characteristic/theme?
How do they compare across your two chosen religions?
How are they different?