Required Resources PART 1
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 1
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson)
Initial Post Instructions
Option 1
Choose one (1) of the following psychological views on the origin of religion:
Freud
James
Jung
Then, address the following:
Briefly describe your chosen theory as believed by the theorist.
Defend your choice by discussing why this theory is the best explanation as to the origin of religions.
1-2 well developed paragraphs
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and one outside scholarly source)
APA format for in-text citations (include page or paragraph) and references
Required Resources PART 2
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 1
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook/lesson)
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 500- words (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (Cite textbook/lesson and a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources – 1 for each approach for Option 2; 2 scholarly sources for Option 1.)
Page or paragraph for in-text citations
Instructions
Choose only one (1) of the following two options:
Option 1: Eight Characteristics of Religion
In an essay, address the following:
Identify and briefly describe the eight key characteristics of religion developed in your reading.
Choose 2 for further explanation and include an example for each of your chosen characteristics as demonstrated in a given religion. (You may use different religions for each characteristic or stay with one throughout.)
Why did you choose these 2 reasons? How do they relate to your own religious worldview or your clinical practice?