The final project for this course is the creation of a final paper that provides a comparative analysis of the key beliefs of one Eastern religion and one Abrahamic religion regarding an issue of your choice. In the paper, you should provide a description of the key beliefs for the religions you select, an analysis of the ways in which the two religions differ, an analysis of the ways in which the two religions resemble each other, and a personal evaluation of how well you believe the two religions address the issues at hand.
You may select a topic of interest for you for this paper. Alternatively, you may consider one of the following topics for how the two religions approach it:
Existential questions and issues surrounding the afterlife
Consider: What do the two religions have to say about what happens after we die? Where do the two religions converge and diverge on the question of the existence of a God or god(s)?
Your final paper must be 4–6 typed pages in length, double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font, with one-inch margins. References should be attached as a separate page at the end. For this paper, 4–6 scholarly sources are required.
This prompt lists the graded components of your paper. The formatting of your essay is up to you.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Key Beliefs: Explain the key beliefs of each chosen religion.
Comparison of Religions: Explain the similarities in the ways the two selected religions treat the issue.
Contrast of Religions: Explain the differences in the ways the two selected religions treat the issue.
Personal Evaluation: Provide a personal evaluation of the two religions and how they approach the issue. What resonates with you? How will you engage with practitioners and non-practitioners moving forward?
Research: Incorporate a minimum of 4–6 scholarly resources in your paper. Your sources should reflect an appropriate depth and breadth of research.
Religions: Abrahamic religion Christianity and Eastern religion Buddhism
APA format
