ASSESSMENT- Intercultural Studies
Details:
1. Research Report/cross-cultural study
Background:
Religious faith and church attendance is declining in some countries (Australia, Europe), yet in others, it is increasing or still very strong (African countries, Korea, India and countries where many people are followers of Islam)
Many Europeans thought religion was disappearing, in reality it is not and it is a very important part of their identity for many people. It is a very significant aspect of culture. Culture is formed in the family, the schoolroom and by religion. Religion helps to form values and influences how people live.
General Instructions:
You must choose two religions or belief systems from this list for the essay topics:
1. Buddhism
2. Judaism
3. Confucianism and Taoism and religion in China today
4. Christianity (for example Protestant or Baptist or Catholic or Orthodox)
5. Islam
6. Secularism, humanism and atheism.
Word Count required: 1000 words (10% leeway)
Requirements: Research and explain:
- two differences in belief or practice between two religions from the above list and ;
- two similarities between the same two religions from the above list.
- Examples must be supplied to support your arguments. One example per difference and per similarity (4 examples in total).
Research Guidelines:
- You are expected to conduct your own research on the topic.
- You are to use no more than 4 references, including textbooks, eBooks, online journals or websites. Please use reputable academic websites. DO NOT USE websites such as Wikipedia, .com sites, yahoo answers or Google translate.
- The most reliable source for answers is from the Deakin University online databases and books.