DISCUSS ONLY ONE OF THE TOPIC 1. THE MATERIAL DIMENSION OF MYTH
a. Pick one of the five major world religions. You might want to consider a religion other than
your own to offer the class something new. Find a myth from that religion that you can directly
connect to something in the religion’s material dimension. A myth is a story from that religion,
NOT a misunderstanding of the religion in general culture. See Learning Resources for examples
of myths. – do not choose CATHOLIC OR CHRISTIAN
b. Provide a link to a version of the myth and give us a very short (3-5 sentences) description of
the myth.
c. Provide a link to the element of the material dimension that links to the myth and give us a
paragraph that analyzes how the two are connected. For example: Is this an object that is part of
a ritual? Is it used by believers to accomplish something? Does it teach believers something?
Does it help a community express their beliefs? Is it something (like a work of visual art) that
critiques the values/beliefs/practices etc. expressed by the myth, or offers a new perspective on
the religion?
d. Offer your personal reaction to what you have found and discuss why you think it is
particularly interesting. 2. THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF RELIGION
a. To address the following questions, consider the four approaches to religion described in the
introduction to this module: exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralism and empathetic interest in other
people.
b. Which of these four approaches do you take in your everyday life, and why?
c. Describe a friend, acquaintance, or relative whose approach to religion is different than yours.
What approach do they take? Given your different approaches, how would you communicate
with them about religion?
d. If you were to take a college class on religious traditions, do you think the academic study of
religion might require you to adjust your approach? Explain your answer.

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