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Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary that addresses the following topics:
Describe the difference between the academic study of religion, and devotional practice and advocacy.
What is the definition of religion?
What are common questions, concerns, practices, and experiences across various world religions? Include indigenous religions in your discussion.
What are some critical issues to the academic study of religion?
Where do religious ethics come from, and what role do they play in the practice of religion?
Format your paper consistent with course-level APA guidelines.
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Running head: RELIGION
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Introduction
Faith is the core of humanity, in reality, more than 70% of the world's population is
religious with their affiliation divided on Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, the traditional
religions among others. Huge differences arise in the study of religion and its practice and
advocacy. This aspect is the basis of many religious conflicts and misunderstanding among
peoples, nations, and communities. This paper fronts a discussion about the different religions,
religious ethics and critical issues on religion. In essence, these are the important factors that
build upon the religion affair holistically and cannot be left behind when religion is in question.
The difference between the academic study of religion, and devotional practice and
advocacy
Religion and devotional practices are two commonly mistaken aspects of religion. The
former is an inherently interdisciplinary field that entails a detailed investigation and analysis of
the different types of religions. It involves allocation of one’s time and attention for purposes of
obtaining knowledge of religions using academic writings such as books. Academic, religious
studies examine beliefs, rituals, practices and social structures from communities across the
globe. It aims at determining the history and formations of the different forms of religions as
well as their interpretation over time. Academic studies of religion occur both in their contexts
and comparatively. As explained by Jensen, (2014), the key importance of the academic study of
religion is to offe...
