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After watching the video Origin of ReligionLinks to an external site.,
Respond to two of the theories presented:
which you most disagree with (critique) and
which you most agree with and why?
As a summary outline/reminder:
James Frazer (anthropologist): attempts of early man to control nature through ritual (wrote: The Golden Bough)
Sigmund Freud (psychology): a projection of childhood dependency, illusion, neurosis (wrote: The Future of an Illusion)
William James (psychology): Religious experience is valuable for human well-being (wrote: Varieties of Religious Experience)
Rudolf Otto (theologian): “Prophet” type “founders” of religions, based on their direct “numinous” experiences of the sacred (wrote: The Idea of the Holy)
Carl Jung (psychology): collective unconscious of humanity, explains universal patterns (archetypes) found in otherwise unrelated religions and mythologies. To study religion is to study ourself!
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Grading: 5-10 points (see rubric attached to assignment)
Rubric
Reflections
Reflections
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstanding & Application of conceptsAccurate and specific reference to terms used in sources/learning material.
1 ptsExemplary
0.5 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsPoor
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpecificityMajority of the entry includes specific and relevant details and examples
1 ptsExemplary
0.5 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsPoor
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth of ThoughtEntry is articulate and explains rational behind ideas presented (beyond superficial observations)
1 ptsExemplary
0.5 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsPoor
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical ThinkingConsiders alternative perspectives and new ways of thinking about the issue under consideration.
1 ptsExemplary
0.5 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsPoor
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of LanguageWriting is well-organized, unified and error-free
1 ptsExemplary
0.5 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsPoor
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance/Focus (Base Points)Entry makes vividly clear and accurate references to each specific prompt/question. Partial credit based on percent of prompts responded to (example: If only half the prompts are responded to, then base points are reduced by half (2.5).
If an entry has nothing to do with the issue in question, the student will be asked to do it again before any points are given.
5 to >4.0 ptsComplete = 5
4 to >0.0 ptsPartial
range varies based on how many prompts a given reflection presents
0 ptsNo Marks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNOTESBase points per entry = 5 points + quality points for each of five criteria = up to 10 points given for EACH reflection (except the first: initial definition of religion. Deduct 5 points if that entry is NOT done by the course drop date). If any given entry is completely off focus (non-responsive), the student will be asked to do it again before any points are given.
0 ptsNOT USED FOR GRADING
0 ptsNOT USED FOR GRADING
0 pts
Total Points: 10
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