Using the selected theme below recapitulate each religion’s teaching on that particular theme. Complete a comparative analysis on the significant similarities that each religion has with Catholicism specifically – not just Christianity in light of the topic as well as delineate their distinct differences. Once you have completed the comparative analysis, you will reflect on the following question:
How can (or how has) the knowledge gleaned in this report and in this course change(d) your perspective/outlook on dialogue with people of other faiths?
You can share a personal experience that you have had with someone of a different faith background or how you think having a better understanding of these different teachings will help shape your future interactions with people of different faiths.
Selected Theme:
Eschatology – End Times
Death and the Afterlife
Final Judgement
Instructions: Adhere to the outline and page length requirements below.
Introduction of the Selected Theme (.25-.5 page)
Identify the selected theme
Describe the theme is in general – not related to a specific religion
Explain why you selected the specific theme
Ex. You find the theme intriguing and you wanted to learn more about it
Explanation of the Theme in Catholicism (.5 page)
Explanation of the Theme in Judaism (.5 page)
Explanation of the Theme in Islam (.5 page)
Explanation of the Theme in Hinduism (.5 page)
Explanation of the Theme in Buddhism (.5 page)
Similarities with Catholicism (1 page)
Identify and describe at least one similarity that each religion (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) has to Catholicism in the context of the selected theme.
These similarities can be vague or extremely specific as long as it relates back to the selected theme.
Differences with Catholicism (1 page)
Characterize at least one difference that each religion (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) has to Catholicism in the context of the selected theme.
These differences can be vague or extremely specific as long as it relates back to the selected theme
Concluding Reflection (.5 page)
Answer the following question: How can (or how has) the knowledge gleaned in this report and in this course change(d) your perspective/outlook on dialogue with people of other faiths?
No citations needed for this section
Submission Instructions:
The following guidelines must be followed.
This post must be typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman font & double-spaced.
Each section of the post must include a section title on a separate line (ex: Islamic Symbols, Beliefs and Practices, etc.).
Each section must incorporate at least 2 direct quotations with appropriate footnotes from the course text (World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions)
Van Voorst, Robert E. World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions (4th ed.). Boston: Cengage MindTap, 2018. ISBN: 9780357701010 or one of the databases/encyclopedias available through St. Thomas University Library. You may also find it beneficial to refer to the resources posted on Canvas.
The post should be formatted per current CMOS and adhere to the page length requirements outlined above.
The post will be assessed through Turnitin.
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