Assignment
Write a three pages Reaction paper about Religion vs Spirituality.
• Adhere to expectations for writing and posting in the discussion board.
• Your responses should avoid subjective, judgmental tones. The intent of this course is not for judgment of any religion. Nor is it purposed to determine which religions are right or wrong. Always maintain an "outsider's perspective" with the purpose to learn about the religions being studied. Be respectful and consider your audience.
• Always present your responses as formal writings.
• Talk about some of the features that basic religions share with world religions.
• Become acquainted with theoretical approaches to the academic study of religion.
• Talk about the great variety of Native American religions.
• Talk about the ways in which Native American religions and cultures have been influenced by contact with Europeans.
• Talk about the importance of the High God in African religions.
• Talk about the roles ancestors play in African religions.
• Come to understand the influence of traditional African religions on Afro-American cultures and religions.
• Appreciate the importance of ritual in African religions.
• Understand the importance of witchcraft and accusations of witchcraft in African societies.