Describe your conversation partner’s beliefs. Some things to consider include the following: :
What are the material expressions of their tradition (statues, paintings, music, etc.)?

Do they see any conflict between the stated beliefs of their tradition and their own beliefs?

Based on your partner’s description, which theory of the origin of religions (Week 1) offers the best explanatio
approach to religion?

What challenges can your partner identify that their religious tradition faces in the modern world? Do they feel
tradition is responding positively?

Is the tradition focused on belief (orthodoxy) or behavior (orthopraxis)? :
Apply the 8 elements of religion from Week 1.

Provide some cultural and historical context for the religious tradition of your conversation partner. (it is impor

do some research before you have your conversation so that you are able to ask informed questions that con’
genuine interest.) Make sure you use Citations in your discussion of what you learned from your research.

Compare your partner’s beliefs and practices to your own religious upbringing and/or current practice. This is:

the report not as a debate with your partner.

Conclude with your personal reaction to this experience and any additional questions that came up after your
conversation. Be kind!

This is a formal academic paper so pay careful attention to the basics of writing a good English composition.