Through study of the world’s major and minor religions, along with indigenous religions and cults, this course helps students understand the varieties and commonalities of the human religious experience, with emphasis on both individual and group phenomena. Students compare the core elements of religion through analysis of religious belief in practice, and the ways elements are depicted in philosophy, theology, and social sciences. Students also learn to formulate their own views on the role of religion in human affairs.
Marks Will Be Awarded For the Following
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 1, 3, 4, 6
- Lesson: Week 1, 2, 3, 4
Instructions
Take the exam for this week. The exam includes multiple choice and essay questions.
- Time Limit: 1.5 hours
- Attempts: 1
Remember to submit your exam when you are finished.
Grading
The multiple choice portion of the exam will be automatically graded in Canvas. The essay portion of the exam will be graded using the Essay Exam Grading Rubric.
- Link (PDF): Essay Exam Grading Rubric
Weekly Objectives (WO)
WO1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.2, 3.1, 5.1-5.10
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Through study of the world’s major and minor religions, along with indigenous religions and cults, this course helps students understand the varieties and commonalities of the human religious experience, with emphasis on both individual and group phenomena. Students compare the core elements of religion through analysis of religious belief in practice, and the ways elements are depicted in philosophy, theology, and social sciences. Students also learn to formulate their own views on the role of religion in human affairs.