Essay On Religion, Morality, And Politics

Essay On Religion, Morality, And Politics.

Write a 1 & 1/2 page double-spaced essay on a specific moral or political issue relating to the contemporary practice of Islamic tradition. 

Include the following in your essay:

· Name one specific moral or political issue(s) relating to your chosen Islamic tradition.

· What are the moral questions raised by this issue? IE. For example, Christian Science, in principle, disallows members from seeking medical help or visiting physicians. Does this raise any questions in regard to religious freedom and/or our ability to prevent harm to children in certain cases? 

ESSAY rubric:

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Student presents ideas in a clear, thoughtful manner giving the process an appropriate amount of time. There are few if any editing errors. Writing is organized using an appropriate amount of paragraphs and reads clearly. Student writes on appropriate topics related directly to the readings and uses citations appropriately.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngagement: Student engages the ideas presented in course materials in a way that conveys the student is connecting the more philosophical concepts and themes with one’s own personal experience and ideas. Student provides some philosophical analysis and/or synthesis of topics provided in course materials and/or integrates themes and concepts from the text Studying Religion into one’s essay. Student maintains a balance between conveying understanding of the ideas presented in course material and offering “interior” reflective responses to these ideas.