WORLD RELIGIONS MIDTERM CONCEPT ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT
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WORLD RELIGIONS MIDTERM CONCEPT ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT
WORLD RELIGIONS (Philo/Relig 1150) On-line Course
As the syllabus states, you must write one short essay by midterm on some aspect of the religions we have studies so far. Below you will find seven questions; you must write on ONLY ONE of them. Other specific rules include the following:
- a) As noted, you need to respond to only ONE of the questions here. It should ultimately be a 3-page essay, typed and double-spaced, with standard margin and font sizes. Make sure your name is on the essay. It needs to be in Word document or some other easily transferred word processing program and sent to the instructor as an attachment to an e-mail. Do not expect me to log onto some other website (like GoogleDocs) to find your paper. My email is richterk@cod.edu .
- b) The midterm due date for this assignment is stated in the syllabus and course schedule. Be sure you know the due date, as the paper will be severely penalized if it is late: 25%/day. You may of course send the essay in early. You’ll see that the first two questions here are from Unit One, the next two from Unit Two, and the last three from Unit Three, and it sort of makes sense that if you want to write about, e.g., Hinduism (Question #2), you might want to work on it while you’re studying Hinduism.
- c) You are not required for this paper to use research sources other than our text and the provided course materials. If you use our text, or if you do choose to add extra research, be sure to give proper credit for any quotations or ideas. Plagiarism will be punished by expulsion from the course and your name turned in for Academic Discipline.
- d) Proper grammar and spelling are not ends in themselves, but they are necessary for clear and undistracted communication. Write clearly and carefully.
- e) The paper should be carefully written for accurate information on the topic noted. It should also have a thesis and an argumentative point to make, so that analysis and your individual thinking are evident. That is, note how the question asks you to explain what you actually conclude about this topic. But note, too, that a conclusion must rest on good information and good thinking.
OK? If you have further questions about this assignment, contact your instructor as soon as possible. The instructor can also help with ideas and outlines, but of course you’ll need to be ahead of the deadline. The due date deadline will not be extended.
THE QUESTIONS:
1) Explain the meaning of, basis for, and practices implied by animism and ancestor spirits in Native Religions. Using examples from religions we studied and others you investigate on your own, show how this religious view offers a healthy alternative to modern, technologized life. Consider, however, the value of technology and the less romantic aspects of native beliefs in nature spirits, fear of spirits, fear of the dead, etc. In the end, do you think we would be a happier people if we were more like native peoples religiously? Can such a view be held consistently in the modern world?
2) Explain the Hindu concept of Brahman/Atman and its implications for how one sees life (the world is “illusion,” individual self is unimportant, etc.). Note also what it implies for finding salvation in the “way of knowledge.” Then describe Hindu polytheism (name, note a couple distinct gods) and its implications for life. Note here, too, how it implies the propriety of devotional practices. Are these two Hindu practices really compatible? Do you think it makes sense to think of the gods philosophically as just different aspects of Brahman, or is it really more reasonable to conclude that polytheism of the gods just contradicts the monism of Brahman? Can it make sense to see both aspects of Hinduism as equally valid? Be critical, not merely subjective.
3) Give the basic logic of the Buddha’s 4 Holy Truths, explaining our problem in the world and what causes it. Be sure to explain the fundamental problems of desire and impermanence as well as what early Buddhism requires as a way of life that seeks liberation. Do you think this accurately describes the human predicament? Do you think it explains well how bad (or good?) life is and what causes it? Be fair to the Buddhist ideas, but also beware not merely to change Buddhist philosophy to meet modern expectations.
4) Note briefly some early Buddhist ideas, like self-effort for salvation, extinction of desires, impermanence and no-self, and compare them to some information about later Mahayana sects (e.g., Pure Land, Zen, Tibetan). Do you think these various sects of Buddhism change the religion a lot? Are they still consistent with the Buddha’s teaching? Generally consider if Buddhism changes too much and if that is a strength or a weakness of this religion.
5) Using family and larger social relationships, note how, for Confucianism, such relationships are natural, and how they naturally involve virtues of character. Show that, if all parties practice and understand those virtues, family and the larger society will be harmonious. Now, do you think this really describes human nature, or is it too contrived (not really “natural”), maybe too idealistic to be realistic? Make some evaluation, but be careful about whether you are analyzing Confucian philosophy or criticizing modern life.
6) Explain briefly the “unexplained” nature of the Dao, according to Daoism, and show logically how that view of ultimate reality logically implies ideals like relativity of values, simplicity, and wu-wei and ziran. Is this an ideal way of life? Does it take into account sufficiently the ideals of moral activism or education? Be critical and fair.
7) The general concept of Dao in China seems to be part of their natural optimism. Explain the Dao concept in general, as a natural harmony or goodness in the world, but then also explain the differences between the Confucian and the Daoist concept of Dao. Do they contradict each other, at least in emphasis? Do you think one of these conceptions of Dao makes more sense than the other? Say which and why.
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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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