For Monday 8/25

1) Read over syllabus yourself and prepare any questions you may have.

2) You are to write a 1-2 pg short essay (350-700 words) responding to these questions: (typed, 1 1/2 spaced)

• Are you a spiritual person?
• Are you a religious person?
• Do you believe in God? Explain your answer.
• Describe your major influences that have determined your religious orientation today.
• Conclude with 1 or 2 questions you have about God, other religions, and/or spirituality in general.

3) Please bring in 1 photo or 1 object fromyour summer experience. We will share in class on Monday.

4) Bring all books to class, so I can check that you have everything.

1) Please read Nostra Aetate from the Second Vatican Council - handout in class. Underline/highlight and be prepared for discussion.

1st pd - Begin thinking about the question:

Is there any conflict b/w Science & Religion?

6th pd - See Above

1st pd - Read handouts - Fundamentalism/Universalism, Battle for God & God Will Break All Barriers

• Please highlight or underline
• Please answer the following questions for our discussion
  • What is Karen Armstrong's basic insight? Do you agree
  • What is Singh's insight? Does it resonate for you? Why/Why not
  • Please write 5-7 sentences for each bullet point.
• You may handwrite these responses. I will do a quick check to see that you have highlighted and answered the questions.

6th - Read handouts - Fundamentalism/Universalism, Battle for God & God Will Break All Barriers

• Please highlight or underline
• Please answer the following questions for our discussion
  • What is Karen Armstrong's basic insight? Do you agree
  • What is Singh's insight? Does it resonate for you? Why/Why not
  • Please write 5-7 sentences for each bullet point.
• You may handwrite these responses. I will do a quick check to see that you have highlighted and answered the questions.

1st pd - See 8/29 for weeked homework

For the weekend:

Please read the Materiaslitic Perspectives on Religion - Freud, Marx, & Nietzsche & 1 Religious Perspective - Heschel, pgs. 9-13 on your handouts.

• Highlight/Underline
• Please summarize 3-5 sentences, each author's perspective (total of 4)
• Please write your own paragraph, 5-7 sentences, expressing what resonated with you, what challenged you and what questions you are left with after reading these perspectives.

You may handwrite or type.

See you Tuesday! Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend and watch some US Open!