Task

The Task
In your groups you need to research and explore the religion you have been assigned to. You can see how your project will be marked on the Mark Scheme Page.

Your project should cover the following **Five** areas:


 * __Background__**
 * 1) What is the origins and history of the religion?
 * 2) Who were the founders of the religion?
 * 3) What links does it have with any other world religion?


 * __Beliefs__**
 * 1) Give a detailed description of the beliefs of the religion.
 * 2) Explain how these beliefs arise from the religion's history.
 * 3) What is the religion's sacred book and how does it relate to beliefs?


 * __Lifestyle and Festivals__**
 * 1) Describe how the beliefs of the religion may influence and effect the way believers live their lives.
 * 2) Describe the main festivals of the religion. For each festival:
 * Explain when it happens in the Year
 * The background or story of the festival
 * How it relates to religious belief.
 * How it is remembered.


 * __Common Values__**
 * 1) Describe and explain some common values the religion you are studying has with Christianity.


 * __Personal Experience__**
 * 1) What did you know about the religion before you did the project?
 * 2) What prejudgements did you have about the religion and the followers of the religion?
 * 3) Describe and explain what you have learnt about the religion.
 * 4) How have your prejudgements changed since doing the project?