The document provides instructions for a research project on the cultural and religious traditions of a Native American or African community. Students are asked to: 1) Research the oral traditions, religious texts, history, and current beliefs of a Native American or African community. They should interview an expert from that community if possible. 2) Create a 15-20 slide presentation addressing: the community's historical religious beliefs and practices; how those beliefs have been influenced by surrounding cultures; current religious beliefs and their role in daily life; and elements of the tradition a Christian would need to consider when sharing their faith. 3) The presentation should also evaluate the impact of American/European policies on the community's beliefs over time and how future

1. You will research a Native American or African community's
culture, oral tradition, religious texts, historical background,
and current beliefs and practices.
If possible, interview a Native American or African, medicine
man, shaman, or museum expert about that community. If you
would like to take pictures during your visit to this community,
museum, or place of worship be sure to obtain permission.
In a 15-20-slide presentation with slide notes (not including
title slide and reference slide), address the following elements:
Name of the Native American community or African Tribal
Religion and the historical religious beliefs and practices of that
group.
How historical beliefs and religious practices have been
influenced (positively or negatively) by the dominant
surrounding culture. Include specific examples.
Current religious beliefs and practices and the part they play in
the daily life of a typical member of the community.
Elements of the traditional religion that a Christian would need
to consider when sharing the Christian faith/gospel with a
person from this community.
Evaluation of the impact American or European policy has had
on Native American or African Tribal Religion beliefs and
practices.
How current and future governmental policies could impact
personal beliefs and practices of that community in the future.

2. Be creative. Include a title slide, reference slide(s), and slide
notes that provide detailed explanation of slide information.
Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of three additional
academic resources, one of which can be your interview and
should include topic materials and external resources.