RELI448 Week 4 Midterm Exam Latest 2017 March

Question 1. Question : What are the origins of religion? Inquiring minds want to know! Our textbook presents the theories of prominent psychologists and sociologists such as Gustav Jung and William James. You have also reflected on the views presented within your religious tradition. What are your conclusions? Do you agree or disagree with the theories of psychologists and sociologists? (Choose at least two). Do you agree or disagree with views of your religious tradition? Is religion the human quest for the divine? Is religion the result of divine activity in the world?

Your answer should be in essay form and at least 6 paragraphs in length.

Question 2. Question : (TCO 8) Identify and describe three paths to God (yogas) in Hinduism. Make sure you use enough detail to support your answer.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 9) Identify and analyze the Four Noble Truths, in particular, the Noble Eightfold Path. Identify two concepts from Hinduism that Buddhism eventually kept. Make sure you use enough detail to support your answer.

Question 4. Question : Congratulations! You have completed your RN to BSN program. Because of this accomplishment the hospital where you work has given you a new assignment. You are to develop and teach a program to promote religious accommodation in the workplace. Your community contains large populations of individuals who practice Hinduism and Buddhism. Explain what religious accommodations you will be teaching to your staff. What attitudes toward religious diversity would you expect your staff to embrace? Provide at least one practical example.