SOC 412 Week 1 Discussion: Working Description of Religion
SOC 412 Week 1 Discussion: Working Description of Religion
DQ’s must be at least 4 to 5 sentences. Each question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.
Week 1 I need this by Wed.
1. Upon reviewing the “Working Description of Religion” about Religion in America, what do you find useful in this definition and why? Then, what would you like to add and why?
2. Discuss the differences between looking at religion from a social-scientific perspective or religion as part of the humanities. Which perspective do you believe is most appropriate? Why?
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SOC 412 Week 1: Religion in America Websites
Details:
The purpose of the assignment is to develop the skill to access and use National Religion Databases. You will analyze various databases and will use your findings in this assignment as a tool for other assignments in this course.
Assignment Description: The assignment is to do a computer search of National Religion Databases. Discover and list four database sites and then select two that you will review.
Steps to Follow:
1) Perform an internet search for other national religion databases.
2) After reviewing a number of websites such as www.aarweb.org or the Pew foundation website, list four of the national religion database websites you investigated. You do not need to provide a parenthetical citation for each website. Just listing them is sufficient.
3) Select two websites from your list above and analyze them.
4) Write a 150-300 word summary analysis for each of your two selected National Religion databases. The analysis should cover the type of data on the site, an example of statistical data from the site, and a statement of how the database will be useful in the study of the sociology of religion.
SOC 412 Week 2 Discussion – Religious disestablishment in America
DQ’s must be at least 4 to 5 sentence. Each question needs a reference and it must be cited in citation.
1. State the benefits, if any, of religious disestablishment in America. Are there any drawbacks? Explain.
2. What restrictions, if any, do you believe should apply to religious expressions in our culture? Explain.