Comparative Analysis of Two World Religions
This 10-11 page paper option is focused on a comparative analysis of two world religions using key concepts and theories from the course. This paper must include the use of at least10 sources, Use the two world religions from: Buddhism, Christianity,
Please make sure that your paper has the following:
- a brief history of two world religions
- a summary of the worldview/primary beliefs of two world religions
- key rituals of two world religions
- denominations of two world religions (per Roberts and Yamane (2016) description)
- assessment of if these religions fits within Roberts and Yamane (2016) working definition of religion
- assessment of how your religions fits Roberts and Yamane (2016) group characteristics
- assessment of how religiosity may be used to measure independent and dependent effects specific to these two world religions
- identify which of the 3 metaphors used in sociology of religion studies (sacred canopy, religious marketplace, or elective affinities) you find is most helpful for using when studying each religion
- a critical discussion about 5 additional concepts/theories from the text which may be used to help us understand/analyze these world religions (or components of them)
- a thoughtful discussion about the similarities/differences between these two religions from a sociological perspective (hint: see all other requirements)
- proper use of APA formatting
- proper use of spelling and grammar
You will evaluate your writing on its clarity, organization, analytic rigor, creativity, and writing style. The majority of this paper should be focused on the sociological aspects, not the summary of the history and primary beliefs.