Hemeyer, Introduction

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Hemeyer, Introduction

• Explain tolerance
• 5 responses to religious diversity (give
  examples)
• More detail on affirmative response

2
Hemeyer, Chapter 1

• Clearly distinguish theology from the academic
  study of religion importance of each and
  challenges within each
• Difference between social-scientific study of
  religion and study as part of the humanities

3
Hemeyer, Chapter 1

• Give the authors working definition of a
  developed religion and explain the distinctive
  portions of the religion.
• Give her 3 criteria for establishing a good
  definition.
• Comparison with other definitions?

4
Hemeyer, Chapter 2

• Know the 3 texts in the Constitution and its
  amendments that are relevant to religion.
• What does William Scott Green have to say in
  Religion and Society in America with regard to
  the principals of disestablishment and free
  exercise, religion as a native category, and
  religion as pluralism in American society?
• World Religions in America is on reserve in the
  Library. I also have a copy if you would like to
  borrow it to copy in the department (10 / page)

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Hemeyer, Chapter 2

• Know the generally applicable conclusions drawn
  from the study Religion on Campus by Cherry,
  DeBerg, Porterfield.
• What is meant by civil religion in America?
• How has our understanding changed somewhat since
  Robert Bellahs study and what are the
  challenges?
• Explain what popular religion is and give some
  examples.