Assignment for December 11
December 6, 2012
PAPER
Written results of research project:
at least three thousand (3,000) words of polished prose, with citations and bibliography in an appropriate style, typed and double-spaced with an original and fitting title.
Assignment for November 27, 29, December 4, 6
November 15, 2012
PRESENTATION
Oral synopsis of research project:
eight to ten (8-10) minutes of extemporaneous comments summarizing your findings, supported by a one-page handout (22 copies) bearing your name and project title.
Assignment for November 15
November 13, 2012
OUTLINE
Tentative organization of research paper:
at least one (1) full page specifying main points and subpoints, typed and double-spaced with an original and fitting title.
Assignment for November 13
November 8, 2012
Read pages 264-330 of The Sacred Balance; come prepared to summarize/outline each chapter and to discuss key passages for understanding nature religion:
8. Sacred Matter
9. Restoring the Balance
Assignment for November 8
November 6, 2012
Read pages 227-263 of The Sacred Balance; come prepared to summarize/outline each chapter and to discuss key passages for understanding nature religion:
7. The Law of Love
Assignment for November 6
November 1, 2012
Read pages 156-226 of The Sacred Balance; come prepared to summarize/outline each chapter and to discuss key passages for understanding nature religion:
5. The Divine Fire
6. Protected by Our Kin
Assignment for November 1
October 30, 2012
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Penultimate list of research sources:
at least ten (10) relevant books, articles, and websites you have studied, cited in an appropriate bibliographic style, typed and double-spaced with an original and fitting title.
Assignment for October 30
October 25, 2012
Read pages 81-155 of The Sacred Balance; come prepared to summarize/outline each chapter and to discuss key passages for understanding nature religion:
3. The Oceans Flowing Through Our Veins
4. Made from the Soil
Assignment for October 25
October 23, 2012
Read pages 50-80 of The Sacred Balance; come prepared to summarize/outline each chapter and to discuss key passages for understanding nature religion:
2. The Breath of All Green Things
Assignment for October 23
October 18, 2012
Preview The Sacred Balance (cover, front matter, back matter), including the 1997 edition (handout); come prepared to introduce the book.
Read pages 19-49 of The Sacred Balance; come prepared to summarize/outline each chapter and to discuss key passages for understanding nature religion:
1. Homo Sapiens: Born of the Earth