Exploring Popular Religion

Assignment Description

Inspired by the readings in Module 3, you are asked to engage a form of popular religion as lived theology. Popular religion refers to the everyday practices, rituals, devotions, and symbols through which people express faith, meaning, memory, and relationship with God (or the divine).

Option chossen: Interpret a Lived Practice from Memory

If access is limited, you may interpret a popular religious practice from your own life or family tradition (e.g., prayer routines, rituals around meals, home devotions, cultural-religious customs).

In your written reflection, address the following:

  1. Describe the practice or devotional space: What is it? Where does it take place? Who participates?
  2. Interpret it theologically: Drawing on the Module 3 readings, explain:
  • what theological themes are present (e.g., sacramentality, memory, embodiment, community),
  • how this practice functions as lived theology.
  1. Reflect pastorally or personally: How does this practice challenge or deepen your understanding of:
  • worship,
  • teaching faith,
  • ministry,
  • or your own faith and learning?

WRITE MY PAPER


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