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1. Re-reading Chapter 5 https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/d2l/common/dialogs/quickLink/quickLink.d2l?ou=18189&type=content&rcode=walden-16542 and Chapter 6 https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/d2l/common/dialogs/quickLink/quickLink.d2l?ou=18189&type=content&rcode=walden-16545 in the Kurtz (2016) text.
2. Thinking about one religious tradition that you have encountered either within the context of your General Education studies or personal experience of interest to you.
3. Reviewing the key themes from this Competency’s readings – ethics, sexuality, and politics. Consider how one of these themes are understood today within your selected tradition. Identifying a contemporary social issue that your chosen religious tradition speaks to through one of the key themes from this module’s reading.
4. Identifying a contemporary social issue that your chosen religious tradition speaks to through one of the key themes from this module’s reading.
a. Some social issues you might choose include: wealth distribution, racial or gender discrimination, immigration, the human relationship to the environment, access to health care or education, etc. You are welcome to choose a social issue outside of this list. If you are not sure if your social issue is acceptable, you should consult your instructor.
5. Examining more about your selected social issue and religious tradition and identifying 2-3 resources from the Walden library or from a reputable website to support your analysis.
a. Note: Reputable websites are those that are maintained by established organizations (e.g., American Sociological Association). Articles from websites should include an author and not be based on opinion. Wikipedia is not an acceptable resource.
Then, compose a 3 to 4-page paper that explains the following:
• The contemporary social issue and its relationship to one of the themes from this Competency (i.e. ethics, sexuality, or politics).
• Why your selected social issue might be of importance to adherents of your selected religious tradition.
• The ways the selected tradition has influenced the social issue. Be sure to include specific reference to the one of the key themes and how it is understood by the chosen tradition contributes to its influence.
• How the tradition’s influence has affected people both within and outside its sacred canopy.
• How specific elements of your chosen tradition can bring about a positive resolution to your chosen social issue.
