09 Apr RELI448N:Briefly describe your chosen theory as believed by the theorist.
RELI448N Comparative Religions
Week 1 Discussion
The Study of Religion
Required Resources
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
For the initial post, respond to only one of the following options:
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.
Option 2
Choose two (2) of the ten reasons to study religion listed in your text and address the following:
Explain each reason.
Describe why each of your chosen reasons is important to your personal worldview.
Apply at least one of your chosen reasons to your profession and its standards of care.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
