Discussion Post: Problem
1. Create a brief outline of the development of the study of world religions.
2. Describe the difference(s) between the academic study of world religions and theology.
3. What is the "definitional challenge" in the study of religion?
4. The author proposes that the religions ask three "especially prominent" questions. What are these three questions? What do they (possibly) mean?
5. Why is violence sometimes associated with religious identity? (To be fair, I would argue that the willingness to use violence is associated with almost any human ideology, not just religion, but this is a religion course, so we ask the question).
6. How are the perceptions of women's participation in religious traditions changing with modernity (in general terms)?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.