Religion and the Human Experience: Week Two

DUE: Today

*Complete questions for Reflection and Discussion at

the end of chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Faith: Security & Risk

http://www.stellamar.net/writings/books/fs&r/fs&rtoc.htm

We have been exploring general themes concerning religion and faith. We will continue to do as

we begin discussing Chapter 1 in detail. Below are two videos to help in this process. Key terms to
know.

General definitions of faith and religion (how does Frankl define them)

fulfillment

self transcendence (See second video- a link is provided)

self - actualization

objective faith

subjective faith

The stages of faith (handout) by James Fowler

Important people: Viktor Frankl, Sigmund Freund, Alfred Adler,
James Fowler

Week Two Week of September 9^th Please visit www.rs107fall.blogspot.com for updates
Topics	Class Activities	The Meaning of Faith	Beginnings of Faith
The Meaning of Faith/The Beginnings of Faith	Syllabus questions, Sample Reflection Paper, Outline for “Religion in the News”	Review and discussion of Ch 1&2 Victor Frankl video clip from www.Ted.com	Ch3, James Folwer Stages of Faith Handout, Stages of faith handout, RCC* Chapter 3
What did you glean from the readings?
Assignment – Review Folwer handout. Read also Chapters 4, 5 & 6 of Faith: Security and Risk Questions to consider: 1. What is the connection between faith and morality? (Chapter 4) 2. At what point in your life was your faith first challenged? Did your faith grow or diminished? How and why? (Chapter 5) 3. In what ways do you see faith as a risk? (Chapter 6). Choose ONE of these questions and write a 1 1/2 to 2 page reflection paper (refer to class handout on reflection paper requirements. Due Week Three. Be Sure to be working on Dictionary of Religious Terms assignment as well as exploring possible websites for Religion in the News.