Chhhhanges

** When assessing the major shifts of global religions, you will want to ask yourself a few key questions as a guideline: **
 * Chhhhhanges **  ** Due Date September 26th **  Our first major project of the year will be a combination of using technology, in-depth research and looking at world religions from a global perspective. Once you have researched the world’s major religions, you need to choose a religion and then create a presentation that shows how the religion has changed over time.You are NOT simply giving a presentation on the history of the religion. Your choice of turning points to include must be significant.
 * ? How was the religion originally practiced? What were some of the key beliefs that can be traced to original scriptures and texts at the religion’s inception?**


 * ? Was there more than one turning point for a major religion? What are some key events that changed how the religion was practiced by followers? What are some key decisions made by the followers/leaders of the religion that may have changed the original intent and practices of the founder?**


 * ? What were some of the wider consequences once those changes were in place? Were there key changes as the religion spread from one place to another?**


 * ? How does the religion stand now? If the original founder of the religion were to evaluate how the religion is practiced today, would they recognize it?**

**REQUIREMENTS:**
 * ? Your presentation must reflect a clear understanding of the religion’s basic beliefs and practices.**


 * ? Your presentation must reflect at least three key snapshots – ie: the origin, the major/key turning points, the present.**


 * ? Your presentation should include visuals that also reflect the changes of the religion. Consider including art, primary leaders, architecture**


 * ? Your presentation should be 5 minutes long – it cannot be longer!**


 * ? You must include a bibliography listing your sources**

**CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION (65 points)**


 * 1)Content:accurate information? Shows depth of understanding? Acknowledges significant and key turning points of the religion? (30 points)**


 * 2) Visuals: deliberate and thoughtful choices of visuals? Reflective of key shifts in religion? (15 points)**


 * 3) Organization/Layout of slides: logical organization of slides? Thoughtful progression? Neat and readable text? (10 points)**


 * 4) Research:reveals solid research? Proper bibliography included?(10 points)**

**PRESENTATION (25 points)**


 * Do you use of all the qualities of a good verbal presentation (ie: articulate words, good pacing, etc.)**
 * Do you convey your message in an effective manner during your presentation?**
 * Do you show a good understanding of your assigned religion through answering questions?**


 * Bibliography Resources**

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