Group Work
You will either have a 3-page paper due or a preparation essay and a group report in some cases. You must show your preparation essay at the beginning of the discussion session. This essay must be written out in complete sentences. It must be at least one printed page--longer if hand written. Please make two copies, one for the instructor and one for the person who writes the group report. The group report should be a creative synthesis of the views of the group, including a "minority" report of dissenting views.
Note: The group report must have the group number on it and all students who participated in the discussion must sign the report in order to get credit.
RULES FOR GROUP DISCUSSION
Everyone has the responsibility to listen carefully and with respect to the others in the group.
Everyone has the responsibility and the right to contribute to the group task.
Everyone has the responsibility and the right to ask for help from the group when needed.
Everyone has the responsibility to help others in the group when asked.
Each person should be persuaded by logic or by evidence. Reach consensus, not majority rule. Minority dissent is completely acceptable.
October 16: Karma and Reincarnation
Group One (Names Omitted): Choose several of the topics in Paul Edwards' book that were not covered in class.
Group Two (Names Omitted): Assess the claims of those who believe that Christianity should embrace reincarnation. See MacGregor's book on reserve and these websites.
Group Three (Names Omitted): Assess the discussion about karma on this website.
Group Four (Names Omitted): Assess the claims made by Ian Stevenson in his book on reserve.
December 11: Gandhi
Group One:
Group Two:
Group Three:
Group Four