[RLG101H5] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 17 pages long Study Guide!

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Lecture 1: introduction to the study of religion. Dh3056 - office hours: thursday 10:30 - 12:00 and by appointment. Religion, to me, is a set of beliefs and practices that are coupled with spirituality. Spirituality, then, is part of an internal guideline of how to compose yourself and establish values and priorities. Religion is an opportunity to learn, to find deeper connection, and to search for purpose. Religion is closely tied to culture, thus resulting in it varying geographically and demographically, and also from person to person. There are various religious foundations, leading to varying religions themselves, and resulting in very unique, individual religious experiences. We will discuss the following themes and how they affect the world: The artist has depicted each image with light. Very personal, spiritual vision put into the form of art. The art inspires abstract thoughts, guides the eye and eventually the spirit, and connects natural and supernatural thoughts to images.