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.
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Discuss the history of religion as a sociological concept and explain the Protestant Work Ethic
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Distinguish between the theoretical perspectives of religion
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Discuss the types of religious organizations and provide examples
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Give examples of religion as an agent of social change and explain how religion influences society and is influenced by society
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Describe current U.S. trends including megachurches and secularization and the various types of religious organizations
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Total Points: 100.0
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