Identify a key theme or characteristic examined in at least two

Question:

FOR LESSON TWO:(150-200 words)
INITIAL POST: Identify a key theme or characteristic examined in at least two lesson resources that that was most interesting/confusing/ challenging to you. Explain how these sources have inspired your thinking about the academic study of religion and/or interreligious relations. Some options you might consider include:
•  Offer your thoughts about how Vishanoff discusses the ways religious boundaries are constructed / maintained /transformed.
•  Discuss the tripartite model of religious perspective and how it informs both intrareligious and interreligious relations. (Note distinction between intrareligious and interreligious relations)
•  According to Phan and Tan, what is significant about minority / majority relations in terms of religion?
•  Consider how Pratt deconstructs concepts of fundamentalism and discuss why this is important or not.
•  From the case study page, discuss how religious boundaries can be reshaped through encounter.
•  Other ideas from the resources that raised questions you want to discuss

Work with and reference the lesson resources to support your observations (lecture videos, readings, web resources).

Close with a question to engage your peers.