Final Exam Essay
(est. 750–1000 words)
07
APRIL 2008
| Using standard American English, and following the appropriate conventions for quotations and references, give
your best answer to the following questions. Your answers will be graded both on content and format. |
- What one question would you use for a comprehensive final examination essay for this course? Remember,
it must cover the material from the entire semester, and integrate the key concepts discussed in
the class. (25 points)
- What answer would you give if your question appeared on the test? (75 points)
Follow this link for the grading schema for this assignment. |
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| The following are examples of BAD questions for this essay. If you can understand why, then you will be on
the right track. |
- What differences would there be in life as it is known and one without religion?
- How would you advise future students to pass this course with a full understanding of the material
while still enjoying it in the process?
- What one thing in this class helped you and why? How will you apply this knowledge to further life
experiences?
- If I started this course over from the beginning of the semester, what would I do to get a good grade
in this class?
- To what extent has the Field Research Project shaped your perception of other religions? Were you
correct in your assumptions prior to observing their service? What to you consider the most valuable
thing about the FRP? Why do you feel this way? What are some suggestions you could make to improve
the FRP?
- From what we have studied, what is a religious ritual, what are the four purposes of a religious
ritual, and what are some examples of the four basic types of rituals?
- Christmas excitement is all around us. How would you define the true “spirit” of Christmas?
What are the Christmas rituals of your family? What are the Christmas rituals of society? What are
the Christmas rituals of people around the world? What are the beliefs, ethics, and symbols that
are a part of this joyous holiday? Define and describe.
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