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SOC 412 All Weeks Assignments GCU
SOC 412 Topic 2 Religion in America Websites
Details:
Access the “Religion in America Websites” document and complete it.
This assignment uses a Scoring Guide. Please review the Scoring Guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
SOC-412 Religion in America Websites
The purpose of the assignment is to develop the skill to access and use National Religion Databases. You will analyze various databases and will use your findings in this assignment as a tool for other assignments in this course.
Assignment Description: The assignment is to do a computer search of National Religion Databases. Discover and list four database sites and then select two that you will review.
Steps to Follow:
- Read the section at the end of each chapter of your textbook, RELEVANT WORLD WIDE WEB SITES and/or perform an internet search for other national religion databases.
- After reviewing a number of websites such as www.aarweb.org or the Pew foundation website, list four of the national religion database websites you investigated. You do not need to provide a parenthetical citation for each website. Just listing them is sufficient.
- Select two websites from your list above and analyze them.
- Write a 150-300 word summary analysis for each of your two selected National Religion databases. The analysis should cover the type of data on the site, an example of statistical data from the site, and a statement of how the database will be useful in the study of the sociology of religion.
SOC 412 Topic 3 Protestant Denominational Belief Systems chart
Details:
Complete the “Protestant Denominational Belief Systems” chart.
Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your content.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
SOC-412 Protestant Beliefs Systems Chart
Assignment Description:
Part I: Protestant Beliefs Systems Chart
- Read through the “Distinctive Protestant Beliefs and Practices Chart” on page 66.
- Select two Protestant denominations from pages 68 to 88.
- List by bullet point your selected denomination—the denominational distinctives in each category of the chart.
DENOMINATION 1._______________ DENOMINATION 2. _________________
Beliefs
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Lifestyle
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Rituals
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Organization
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Part II: Comparative Analysis
Write a 200-300-word comparative analysis of the two denominations you selected.
SOC 412 Topic 5 American-Born Religions: Outline and Annotated Bibliography
Details:
Create an outline of 350-500 words for an essay on American-born religions. Choose one American-born religion to analyze. Include the following:
- Provide a sociohistorical analysis of that religion.
- Use the sociology of religion paradigm to analyze the American-born religion.
- Summarize that religion’s impact on American society.
- Describe whether or not the religion reflects a Christian worldview. Explain why.
Include an Annotated Bibliography section with at least 10 sources, formatted in APA.
Refer to the resource, “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style, referring to the indicative annotation protocol.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
SOC 412 Topic 8 Benchmark Assignment American-Born Religions
Details:
Revise your Topic 5 essay outline from instructor feedback.
Create an essay of 1,000-1,250 words on American-born religions. Choose one American-born religion to analyze. Include the following:
- Provide a sociohistorical analysis of that religion.
- Use the sociology of religion paradigm to analyze the American-born religion.
- Summarize that religion’s impact on American society. (Comp. 3.6)
- Describe whether or not the religion reflects a Christian worldview. Explain why.
Provide an Annotated Bibliography containing four to six scholarly sources to support your analysis.
Refer to the resource, “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style, referring to the indicative annotation protocol.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment assesses Programmatic competency 3.6: Analyze the role of religion and its effect on society. (MC3)
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