World Religions

Course Outline

General Information:

1. No Exams

2. Three large assignments

3. Assignment policy: If assignments are not handed in on their due date, a 10% will be deducted for every school day to a maximum of 50%

Evaluation:

45% - tests

15% - Biblical Evidences paper - due March 2

15% - World Religions paper - due April 26

15% - Cults presentation - on assigned date in January

10% - Scripture memory - Ephesians 6:10-20 - memorize by March 23

                                       - 1 John 4:1-6 - memorize by May 18

 Biblical Evidences paper:

This assignment gives you an opportunity to do some research to find evidences that support the fact that the Bible is true.  There are many evidences out there - make sure you find information that you will be able to use as an apologist.  You may pick 3 of the 5 following topics:  Scientific, Prophetic, Uniqueness of the Bible, Corroborating or Archaeological Evidences.  Maximum length - 4 typed pages

World Religions Paper

There is a choice of 2 assignments:

1. Five page essay on a religion of your choice (no cults or satanism).  Discuss three main points of the Religion - History, Basic Beliefs, Christian reaction/Biblical Response

2. Three page essay on a religion of your choice and a Visual Presentation (no cults or satanism).  Discuss three main points of the Religion - History, Basic Beliefs, Christian reaction/Biblical Response.  Some examples of the Visual Presentation might be a poster, collage, power point or video.

Some examples of different Religions: Janism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Marxism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, Animism

Cults Presentation

Research a Cult and present the information to the class in a creative way.  Each presentation should be a minimum of 15 minutes in length.  Time will be allowed at the end of each class for questions.  You will work in groups for this project.  An information chart showing a comparison between thier beliefs and yours is also part of the assignment.

Some examples of different cults: Raelianism, Unification Church, Scientology, Free Masonry, David Koresh, United Pentecostal Church, Swedenborgianism, Armstrongism, Solar Temple