Prompt:
Choose only one of the following five choices. No matter which one you choose, the entire
essay should reflect good organization of ideas as well as proper usage of grammar, punctuation,
control of language, spelling and syntax, and referencing. It should be typewritten, double-spaced, 12
pt., Times New Roman font or comparable, and have one-inch margins on all sides and in a Word doc
or Apple Pages. 1800-2200 words (5-6-pages). If images, sound, video, or other media would be
helpful to your paper, make sure to include these as either links or embed in the paper. You might
also consider a PowerPoint as an additional part of the assignment, though this is not required.
Make sure to use your text Living Religions as a resource for this paper, quoting from it. Make
sure also to use the library database to find at two one other resource that will support your research
and argument. Make sure to quote from this resource as well. Use any reference format but be
consistent!
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appointment.
I. Essay on One Religion
Write a critical/constructive essay that describes 2-3 crucial features of a religion
(NOT YOUR OWN) that seem particularly interesting and salient to you. If the feature is
substantial enough, you may choose one feature. Make sure that you say WHY these features
and this religion are interesting to you. Write about the topic(s) in terms of its/their relevance
in the past, present, and speculate on their relevance for the future. Also, write about whether
you might incorporate these features into your own life. If not, say why not.