REL212 WORLD RELIGION
1.6
“The Role of the Torah and Special Covenant” Please respond to the following:
Discuss the significance of the “special covenant” between the Jewish people and God. Name at least two examples of this covenant in the Jewish religion.
“Why Can’t We Just Get Along?” Please respond to the following:
Explain at least three reasons why there are so many divisions / denominations in the Christian religion.
Explain what is meant by the term “synoptic gospels”, and discuss why this term is important for Christians when reading the Bible
1.8
“Differences in Islam” Please respond to the following:
Discuss the main similarities and differences between at least two sects of the Islamic religion.
Discuss the overall role of women in the Islamic religion. Name at least two ways in which the role of women is different in Islam from the role of women in another mainstream religion we have studied.
