1-According to your textbook (23-25), balance, empathy, and comparative approaches ways to "approach the study of religion." In thinking about these three concepts, compare and contrast Native American indigenous religions with indigenous African religions.
2-One way that many scholars "do" theology is to look at the synthesis of scripture, tradition, reasoned thinking, and personal experience within the religion. Choose one of the following religions and discuss how scripture impacts their religious beliefs.
Hinduism
Buddhism
3-One way that many scholars "do" theology is to look at the synthesis of scripture, tradition, reasoned thinking, and personal experience within the religion. Choose one of the following religions and discuss how the historical tradition of the religion impacts their religious beliefs.
Jainism
Sikhism
4-One way that many scholars "do" theology is to look at the synthesis of scripture, tradition, reasoned thinking, and personal experience within the religion. Choose one of the following religions and discuss how reasoned and thoughtful thinking impacts their religious beliefs.
Daoism
Confucianism
Shinto
5- One way that many scholars "do" theology is to look at the synthesis of scripture, tradition, reasoned thinking, and personal experience within the religion. Choose one of the following religions and discuss how personal experience impacts their religious beliefs.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam