15 Performance Assessment: Sociological Views of Religion

Describe the role that religion plays in shaping values and beliefs, and compare educational practices around the world.

Write a 500- to 600-words (minimum) paper thoroughly discussing each of the following:

• Discuss the history of religion as a sociological concept and explain the Protestant Work Ethic
• Distinguish between the theoretical perspectives of religion
• Discuss the types of religious organizations and provide examples
• Give examples of religion as an agent of social change and explain how religion influences society and is influenced by society
• Describe current U.S. trends including megachurches and secularization and the various types of religious organizations

Basic Requirements (assignment criteria):

• Assignment has been proofread and does not contain any major spelling or grammatical errors.
• A minimum of 500- to 600-words in length, double spaced, 1 inch margins.
• Resources are cited in APA format in a reference list and using parenthetical citations (if you need help with this, review course resources).
• Relevant terms and concepts are used and defined.