Name: ____________________________________________

Purpose: This exercise is designed to give me an initial sense of your views, expectations, and concerns regarding this course. Your statement should include your responses to the questions below.

Format: A hand-written statement, about 1 page in length (please write legibly).

Instructions: Please write down your answers to the questions below. You can write on the back if necessary.

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the term "religion"? What subjects or topics do you expect to be covered in this class?
2. Why are you taking this class?
3. When you look at the syllabus, which of the topics listed in the course schedule are the most interesting or important to you?
4. What questions, concerns, or comments do you have about this class?