Assignment: Project Research Paper
You will write a persuasive essay in which you will discuss why the study of world religion matters in our world today. In milestone 2, you chose the religious tradition to explore in detail. In milestone 3, you selected the pillar of analysis from which to base your point of view. In milestone 4, you thought about how your religious tradition approaches a specific social concern.
Now, step back and examine the role the pillar of analysis you selected plays in a global world, from the perspective of your chosen religious tradition. From this perspective, explore, answer, and defend your response to the following questions:
1. Why do people participate in religion? What were their motivations thousands of years ago? What are their motivations today?
2. What's the point of studying religion? What important lessons can we take from the study of religion?
3. Given what you've covered in your weekly milestones, what role does your selected religious tradition play in contemporary society? Can your selected religious tradition, or any religious tradition, be a positive cultural presence?
Consider your answers to the questions outlined above.
Draft a persuasive essay of 5-7 pages in length responding to and defending your answers to the questions outlined above.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.