LIBRARY
UE: REL 223HM: Religions of the World I: Western Religions: Module 2
A study of Western religions, including religions of non-literate societies and ancient religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
- Discuss how the concern for the afterlife was reflected in the religious traditions of the ancient Egyptians.
- Explain how the Mesopotamian creation myth and rituals define the role and purpose of humanity in the universe.
- Identify elements of Zoroastrian creed (beliefs), code of ethics, cult (ritual) and community.
- Discuss the similarities between Zoroastrian beliefs and those of the Judeo-Christian religious traditions.
Assignments
| Action | Assignment | Due no later than |
| Read | The Sacred Paths of the West, Chapters 4 and 5; Anthology of World Scriptures, Chapter 2 |
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| Post | Initial response to the discussion question | Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Post | Responses to at least two classmates | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Submit | Assignment | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Continue | Journal Assignment | Module 7 |
| Submit | Journal entry draft (optional) | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
Books of Interest
For the Living and the Dead by Call Number: ML2951.E2 W53 2010ebISBN: 9781441676566Publication Date: London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2010Electronic Book - available to read online.
Life after Death by Call Number: BL535 .S438 2004ISBN: 0385422997Publication Date: 2004-07-13Print Book – available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
Mesopotamian Myths by Call Number: BL1620 .M36 1990ISBN: 0292751303Publication Date: 1990-01-01Print Book – available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
