Religious Traditions

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Must determine what aspects of the tradition are important for one to understand the tradition. Students must also include information that demonstrates the tradition’s historical and contemporary context and its impact on the world.
Please no plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in non payment.
Facts that you should include about each Religion:
Origin of the religion-Date/Founder
Major events that shaped the religion
Structure-leadership roles etc.
Splinter groups or related groups
Famous People who are practitioners: Ex. Freddie Mercury –Zoroastrianism
Converts—how to become a practitioner of the religion
Celebrations
Major beliefs: god/afterlife/women
Rituals
Customs: ex. Clothing, food, etc.
Texts
Number and location of practitioners
Locations in or around New Orleans
Describe the American Presence—how many, where, how do they relate