Select one of the religions we have studied with which you were least familiar before you started the course. Create a four to six page brochure, newsletter, or presentation in which you focus on one of the significant ways that the beliefs and practices of the religion are demonstrated today: festivals OR meditation OR rites of passage.
Create a four to six page brochure, newsletter, or presentation in which you:
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Provide a brief overview of the religion you selected that includes:
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a description of the central beliefs of the religion.
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a description of the sacred text(s) of the religion.
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the origin of the religion, including key figures associated with the religion, if applicable.
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Choose one of the following examples of how the religious beliefs are demonstrated today:
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Major festivals
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Forms of meditation
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Rites of passage
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Describe the festival OR meditation OR rites of passage:
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Identify the country or countries where practiced.
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Identify the participants and their roles.
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Explain how the practice is rooted in the beliefs of the religion.
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Identify whether any sacred texts are associated with the practice and if so, explain how the text is used as part of this practice.
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Write an "About the Author" section in the brochure, newsletter, or presentation that includes:
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a brief statement about why you choose this religion and practice for your brochure.
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a brief statement of an aspect of the practice that is intriguing to you.
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a brief statement about whether you have had the opportunity to personally observe the practice; if not, whether you would like to have this opportunity, and explain why or why not.
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Include five to eight relevant images.
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Format your text and images to make the information engaging, attractive, and easy to read.
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Use at least three quality resources. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not count as quality resources.
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Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.