· What similarities (and differences) do Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism share amongst each other regarding their teachings of
Freedom and Free Will?
You will then 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:
1. 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.
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Selected Theme: Freedom and Free Will
Instructions: Adhere to the outline and page length requirements below.
1.
Introduction of the Selected Theme (.5 page)
A. Identify the selected theme.
B. Describe the theme is in general – not related to a specific religion.
C. Explain why you selected the specific theme.
I. Ex. You find the theme intriguing and you wanted to learn more about it.
2.
Explanation of the Theme in Catholicism (.5 page)
3.
Explanation of the Theme in Judaism (.5 page)
4.
Explanation of the Theme in Islam (.5 page)
5.
Explanation of the Theme in Hinduism (.5 page)
6.
Explanation of the Theme in Buddhism (.5 page)
7.
Similarities with Catholicism (1 page)
A. Identify and describe at least one similarity that
each religion
(Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) has to Catholicism in the context of the selected theme.
I. These similarities can be vague or extremely specific as long as it relates back to the selected theme.
8.
Differences with Catholicism (1 page)
A. Characterize at least one difference that
each religion
(Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) has to Catholicism in the context of the selected theme.
I. These differences can be vague or extremely specific as long as it relates back to the selected theme.
9.
Concluding Reflection (.5 page)
A. 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?
