Select one religious or spiritual tradition, which is outside your own belief experience. Please study a religious group that is opposite and challenging for you to agree with, for example, if you are an evangelical Christian and there is a possibility for you to work with individuals that are Buddhist, then study the precepts, values, and rituals that are common in that particular belief system. Or if you are an atheist then study the precepts, values, and rituals that are common in that particular belief system. It is important that you select an organizational tradition that is unfamiliar to you and that will challenge assumptions or biases that you may hold. Be uncomfortable, stretch your limits, use this opportunity to confront your bias and challenge the precepts of the “group” that you belong to. This is an assignment that is invaluable to your growth in the field. I have stated that my paper will be about Buddhism, from a Christian perspective. If needed feel free to change the religious group that is being studied. Part one: Research (1 to 2 pages)Write a one to two page description of the faith you chose that includes:A brief history of the development of the religion, denomination or spiritual group being studied.<\/p>\n
An explanation of the religious or spiritual tradition\u2019s core values.<\/p>\n
A brief explanation of the hierarchical structure of the religious or spiritual tradition being studied.<\/p>\n
Write and research enough that when your classmates ask you questions during your presentation that you will have some understanding of when and how this religious tradition developed. <\/p>\n
Part two: Experience (2 to 4 pages)As part of the assignment, you are required to participate in an immersion experience. You must attend a worship service or community event connected with the religious or spiritual tradition you selected. Due to COVID, online experiences will be accepted, but if you feel comfortable, an in person experience is also an option. The attendance at this event must also occur within the time period that you take the class. After attending, write two to four pages related to the following questions:Compare your research findings with what you observed at the worship service or community event organized by the sponsoring group.<\/p>\n
How do the beliefs and rituals of the group you are studying differ from your own? Please also reflect on beliefs and rituals that are similar. Please be specific.<\/p>\n
How did\/might this research or experience help you in your work with current or future clients?<\/p>\n
From what you have read and observed related to this religious group or spiritual tradition, how are the overarching themes of justice and sub-categories of charity, community networking and social action addressed in\/by the organization and its members?<\/p>\n
What were your feelings while attending?<\/p>\n
You may be faced with the opportunity to interact with many people that are not a part of your faith, or non-faith system. Did you catch yourself experiencing any explicit bias? Please be honest in your writing this is an opportunity to explore the way that you feel towards this religious tradition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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