Research Question and Annotation

Please post your research question and annotation.

-JR

post for Wednesday 4/12

Explain a bit how Sweetland/Hanh's interrelatedness of all things helps us to understand Buddhism...

Post for Wednesday 4/5

The Bhagavad-Gita has become, in the 20th century, the most important text in the Hindu canon. How do you imagine modern Hindus relating to the tales of Arjun and Krishna?

(PS... remind me Wednesday to discuss avatars...)

Blog Question for Thursday

Riff on the most important lessons that we learn from Death, the teacher, in Novak.

Please post before class.

-JR

Response for 2/9

Do two things:

Craft one discussion question based on Smith to get us started for class.

Write an response to Pi's encounter with Christianity as a Hindu. Say something clever in a pgh or two.

-JR

Reponse for 2/3

In one or two paragraphs, repond to the following. To help keep those of you who are feeling busy at ease,remember that these can just be reflections, they don't have to be genius.

Describe what you learned from Mr. Burr's description of God.

If you need an extra prod,try one of these:

What exactly does it mean for a leader to be a servant?
How does God touch us, according to Burr?
What is the proper role of Christ in our lives?

Discussion Question for Thursday 1/19

Please try to post by 9:00 PM Wednesday (though with sports I understand that not all of you will be able to)


Post one discussion question to stimulate our work tomorrow.

Respond for 1/18

Please send a response by 9PM on Tuesday

Your task is the following: Choose one specific example that Neusner uses to defend his thesis. Explain why the example you choose is the best illustration of Neusner's argument.

Limit yourself to 1-2 pghs, and try to engage previous writers in debate and discussion.

-Justin

Respond due for 1/11

Please post a comment (using the link below) to the following question. Be sure to use evidence from the reading to support your answer.

Your response is due by 9PM on Tuesday.

Why do human beings create religion? What needs does religion fulfill?

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