Explain how the etic and emic perspectives describe your own religion or a religion with which you are familiar.

Understanding Religion Essay

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Choose only one (1) of the following two options:

Option 1: Eight Characteristics of Religion
In an essay, address the following:

Identify and briefly describe the eight key characteristics of religion developed in your reading.
Choose 2 for further explanation and include an example for each of your chosen characteristics as demonstrated in a given religion.
Why did you choose these 2 reasons? How do they relate to your own religious worldview or your clinical practice?
Option 2: Etic and Emic Views
In an essay, address the following:

Explain how the etic and emic perspectives describe your own religion or a religion with which you are familiar.
In etic, explain how an objective researcher would describe the religion including specific elements. In emic, explain how a practicing member would see the same reality.
Quote an “authoritative religious leader” from this religion as part of your emic paragraph, in addition to your scholarly source.
How does understanding this add to your understanding of your chosen religion?
What does it add to your approach to patient care?
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