What is the most interesting thing you learned in this class?

REL 101

Those whose conduct is right do not object to being examined.

– Pope Julius II

Answer both of the following questions in as much detail as possible.

1. How would you explain the importance of studying religion to someone reluctant to take a class like REL 101? What skills would you urge such a person to develop?

2. What is the most interesting thing you learned in this class? What is the most surprising thing? What is one lingering question you still have?

Choose four of the following questions and answer in as much detail and with as much specificity as possible.

7. Compare and contrast the religious experiences of Muhammad and Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama).

8. Summarize the various theological explanations for the existence of evil. Which do you find most compelling?

9. Why do people tend to organize themselves in religious groups? What purposes do these groups serve, and what dilemmas does organization-forming create?

10. Summarize the four types of salvation, choose specific examples that illustrate two of those types and compare them.

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