Judaism Written Report Due: November 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm Background Information When studying the different religions of the world we tend of focus on the distinctions between these religions and understanding what makes them unique, however it is important to note that although these religions are distinct and unique in their own way, there are common themes and structures that can be applied to them. Some of the common elements present in the different religions that we will be studying this semester are: - Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Writings o Divinely inspired writings that contain origins of the religion, essential beliefs, and major teachings. Some religions also revere writings of prominent figures throughout their history who have contributed to expounding the theology of the religion (ex: writings of the Jewish saints) - Beliefs and Practices o Tenets of the religion that unify its community of believers on a variety of topics ranging from their relationship with the divine, soteriology, creation, eschatology, anthropology, etc. - Prayer and Worship o Liturgical practices that believers of the faith participate in throughout their daily lives. Some liturgical practices and rituals of prayer are performed in conjunction with the celebration of religious festivals at particular times of the week (ex: Sabbath) or times of the year (ex: Christmas) - Morality – Code of Ethics o Guiding principles that adherents of the faith abide by throughout their lives informed by the theology of the religion - History o Understanding how the religion was established and the advances of the religion throughout human history that shape the global image of the religion today while also recognizing changes in theology that have occurred throughout history due to major historical events Report Instructions In your reading of Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People you have gained a better understanding of central tenets of Judaism and the chapter specifically highlighted the plight of the Jewish people throughout their history and how the challenges that these people endured and overcome helped to shape how the religion is practiced today. You will now use the information gleaned in the chapter to expand upon particular elements of Judaism enumerated below: 1. Jewish Symbols – ½ page a. Identify and a common Jewish symbol and explain its significance i. Consider the following: 1. History/Origins of the symbol 2. Important religious figure(s) associated with the symbol and their involvement with it 3. How the symbol is utilized by Jews today? a. Is it used during prayer/worship? b. Worn as an outward sign of faith? 2. History – ½ page a. Describe 2 key events in the history of Judaism and summarize how each event is commemorated by followers of the Jewish faith today. 3. Beliefs and Practices – ½ page a. Articulate a central tenet o.

1. Judaism Written Report
Due: November 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm
Background Information
When studying the different religions of the world we tend of
focus on the distinctions between these religions
and understanding what makes them unique, however it is
important to note that although these religions are
distinct and unique in their own way, there are common themes
and structures that can be applied to them.
Some of the common elements present in the different religions
that we will be studying this semester are:
- Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Writings
o Divinely inspired writings that contain origins of the religion,
essential beliefs, and major
teachings. Some religions also revere writings of prominent
figures throughout their history
who have contributed to expounding the theology of the religion
(ex: writings of the Jewish
saints)
- Beliefs and Practices
o Tenets of the religion that unify its community of believers on
a variety of topics ranging
from their relationship with the divine, soteriology, creation,
eschatology, anthropology, etc.

2. - Prayer and Worship
o Liturgical practices that believers of the faith participate in
throughout their daily lives. Some
liturgical practices and rituals of prayer are performed in
conjunction with the celebration of
religious festivals at particular times of the week (ex: Sabbath)
or times of the year (ex:
Christmas)
- Morality – Code of Ethics
o Guiding principles that adherents of the faith abide by
throughout their lives informed by the
theology of the religion
- History
o Understanding how the religion was established and the
advances of the religion throughout
human history that shape the global image of the religion today
while also recognizing
changes in theology that have occurred throughout history due
to major historical events
Report Instructions
In your reading of Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The
Way of God’s People you have gained a better
understanding of central tenets of Judaism and the chapter
specifically highlighted the plight of the Jewish

3. people throughout their history and how the challenges that
these people endured and overcome helped to shape
how the religion is practiced today. You will now use the
information gleaned in the chapter to expand upon
particular elements of Judaism enumerated below:
1. Jewish Symbols – ½ page
a. Identify and a common Jewish symbol and explain its
significance
i. Consider the following:
1. History/Origins of the symbol
2. Important religious figure(s) associated with the symbol and
their involvement
with it
3. How the symbol is utilized by Jews today?
a. Is it used during prayer/worship?
b. Worn as an outward sign of faith?
2. History – ½ page
a. Describe 2 key events in the history of Judaism and
summarize how each event is
commemorated by followers of the Jewish faith today.
3. Beliefs and Practices – ½ page
a. Articulate a central tenet of Judaism that involves one of the
following categories:

4. i. Creation
ii. Soteriology – Salvation and Redemption
iii. Suffering
iv. Metaphysical beings – God and the divine
v. Humanity’s relationship with God
vi. Eschatology
1. Death and the afterlife
4. Prayer and Worship – ½ page
a. Discuss the Jewish notion of the Sabbath while addressing its
importance in the life of
adherents to Judaism today
i. Your explanation must incorporate the origins of this concept
and highlight a major
element of its celebration today
5. Morality – Code of Ethics – ½ page
a. Convey a Jewish moral teaching based on how the faithful
must adhere to the laws of God
enumerated in the Jewish scriptures and the implications that
this teaching has on how Jews
live their lives today
i. Ex: Specific Jewish customs or dietary restrictions
1. Other moral teachings may also be addressed
6. Similarities and Differences between Judaism and

5. Christianity – ½ page or more
a. The relationship between Christianity and Judaism is rather
unique. Christianity is rooted in
Judaism historically, scripturally, liturgically, and even
theologically. No two major world
religions have so much in common. Below are a handful of the
common elements shared by
these two religions, however it is important to note that even
though these religions share
several common elements, they articulate them differently.
1. God
2. Savior/Messiah
3. Scripture & Biblical History
4. Ten Commandments & the Laws of God
5. Liturgical Celebrations
6. Passover
7. Country of Israel & the Holy City of Jerusalem
b. Select 1 topic from the list proved and expound upon a
similarity and clarify a distinct
difference about the topic as it relates to Judaism and
Christianity.
7. Judaism in Context – ½ page or more
a. Select one of the principles of Judaism that you have written
about in this report and explain
why you think it is important to be cognizant of this specific
tenant of faith when caring for
people of the Jewish faith in your line of work.

6. i. You may share a personal experience that you may have had
with a Jewish person in
your line of work based on this tenant of faith or how you think
having a better
understanding of this particular faith principle will shape your
future interactions with
Jewish people in your line of work
Formatting Guidelines
When completing this written report, the following guidelines
must be followed. Failure to do so will result in
points being deducted from your grade:
a. This report must be typed in 12pt. font, double-spaced, &
Times New Roman
b. Each section of the report must:
a. Include Section Title on a separate line
i. Ex: Jewish Symbols, Judaism in Context, etc.
b. Be at least ½ page in length
c. Incorporate at least 1 direct quotation from either the course
text (World RELG4:
Introduction to World Religions) or one of the
databases/encyclopedias available
through St. Thomas University Library with an appropriate
citation
i. When citing your sources, you must use Chicago Manuel
Style

7. GCHEM 1 LAB RUBRIC
GCHEM 1 LAB RUBRIC
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle of the lab
1 pts
Superior
The title of the lab is clearly stated.
0 pts
Unacceptable
The title of the lab is not clearly stated.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose of the
lab
1 pts
Superior
The purpose of the lab is clearly identified and stated.
0 pts
Unacceptable
The purpose of the lab is not clearly identified and stated.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChemicals used
2 pts
Superior
All of the chemicals used for the lab are listed.
1 pts
Acceptable
Some of the chemicals used for the lab are listed.
0 pts
Unacceptable

8. Chemicals used for the lab are not listed.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProcedure
2 pts
Superior
Procedure is clearly written so that someone could follow.
1 pts
Acceptable
Procedure is not as clearly written so that someone could
follow.
0 pts
Unacceptable
The procedure is not shown.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData and
Discussion
4 pts
Superior
1. Clearly gives complete calculations, units and percent yields
are clearly shown and identified. 2. Clearly discusses
experiment in great detail. 3. Clearly comments on results and
explains why. 4. Shows excellent writing skills.
3 pts
Acceptable
1. Gives some calculations, units and percent yields are
somewhat shown and identified. 2. Discusses experiment in
good detail. 3. Comments on some of results and explains why.
4. Shows good writing skills.
2 pts
Needs work
Shows effort with 3 out of the four requirements.
1 pts
Needs work
Shows effort with 2 out of the four requirements.

9. 0 pts
Unacceptable
The data and discussion are not shown.
4 pts
Total Points: 10
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