Awareness of Religious Diversity

Religious Diversity Indigenous religions Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam New(er) religious movements

Which group has been most interesting to you? a)Indigenous Religions b)Hinduism or Buddhism c)Judaism or Christianity d)Islam e)New religious movements

Have you noticed more religion around you since you’ve started this course. a)Yes b)No

Has your curiosity about religion increased since you’ve started this course? a)Yes b)No

“Religious Literacy”: Learning to See and Read the Many Signs of Religion Around You

You’ve been introduced to the discipline of Religious Studies We’ve talked about religion all semester and I have not discussed my personal views on religion. You do know my professional interests, what I like to teach, and Religious Studies’ interest in considering each religion from its own perspective.

Religious Studies Fall Courses Intro to World Religions Asian Religion in America Intro to Islam Religious Dimensions of Human Experience Religion, Sport, & Spirituality Religion in the American South Confucianism and Taoism Utopias and Dystopias

Which aspect of class has been most helpful to you? a)Textbook b)Lecture c)Video clips d)Office hours/

Which aspect of clicker use has been most helpful to you? a)Quizzes to keep up with readings b)Quizzes to practice exam questions c)Attendance incentive d)Opinion questions e)None

Which resource has been most helpful to you? a)Chapter outlines b)Study guides c)Posted Powerpoints d)Jeopardy review

Order these religions from the earliest to latest. 1)Buddhism 2)Islam 3)Baha’i 4)Judaism 5)Christianity 6)Scientology

Final Exam (35%) Wed. 9:00-10:30 am Bring blue scantron 50 questions + 5 extra credit (40 will be on Islam & NRMs, 10 on previous exams) Review Study Guide, PPTs, Readings, & Notes – Including Previously Missed Questions Syllabus policy: There will be no make-ups for the final exam.

Final Review Life of Muhammad Muslim Beliefs & Practices NRM Founders & History NRM Beliefs & Practices Previous Exam Questions Bonus Question 2000 pts

Topic 1: 200 Question The angel who visited Muhammad when he first received revelations. Answer: Gabriel

Topic 1: 400 Question The city that invited Muhammad to be its leader. Answer Medina

Topic 1: 600 Question A traditional report of Muhammad’s sayings and actions. Answer Hadith

Topic 1: 800 Question The city to which Muhammad traveled during the Night Journey. Answer Jerusalem

Topic 1: 1000 Question Muhammad’s approximate age when he first received revelations. Answer 40

Topic 2: 200 Question The sacred text of Islam. Answer Qu’ran

Topic 2: 400 Question The Arabic word for God. Answer Allah

Topic 2: 600 Question The pilgrimage to Mecca. Answer Hajj

Topic 2: 800 Question The type of Islam to which the majority of Muslims adhere. Answer Sunni Islam

Topic 2: 1000 Question The country that has the largest Muslim population. Answer Indonesia

Topic 3: 200 Question The religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard. Answer Scientology

Topic 3: 400 Question The religion founded by Rev. Moon. Answer Unification Church

Topic 3: 600 Question The founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Answer Joseph Smith

Topic 3: 800 Question The founder of the Theosophical Society. Answer Madame Blavatsky

Topic 3: 1000 Question The proclaimed messenger of Bahai. Answer Baha’u’llah

Topic 4: 200 Question The name for a formal group of witches. Answer coven

Topic 4: 400 Question The name for Scientology counseling that uses an e-meter. Answer Auditing

Topic 4: 600 Question Rev. Moon’s method for uniting world Christianity Answer Multicultural mass weddings

Topic 4: 800 Question The advanced beings who communicated to the leaders of the Theosophical Society. Answer Ascended masters or Mahatmas

Topic 4: 1000 Question Scientology’s term for the immortal soul. Answer thetan

Topic 5: 200 Question According to Hinduism, this deity is the father of Ganesh. Answer Shiva

Topic 5: 400 Question The type of Buddhism to which Pure Land Buddhism belongs. Answer Mahayana Buddhism

Topic 5: 600 Question The branch of Christianity that split from Catholicism after the invention of the printing press. Answer Protestantism

Topic 5: 800 Question The name for Gospel stories about Jesus’s suffering, trial, and death. Answer Passion narratives

Topic 5: 1000 Question The Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Maccabees Answer Hannukkah

Bonus Question 2000 pts. Question Name four distinct stages of the hajj. Answer From Medina to Mecca, circle Ka’bah 7x, run between hills, drink from zamzam well, Valley of Mina, Plain of Arafat/Mt. of Mercy, gather stones, throw at 3 pillars

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