THEO 644 Assignment 1

This was due in week seven, but I’m pretty sure we got no feedback about anything until the end of the semester as I don’t think anyone was actually running the course.

Rereading my assignment now it is somewhat disorganised but essentially right. It was also, I suspect, a nasty poke in the eye to many Catholics, and while I can find no sign of actual feedback I suspect it was poorly received.

Assignment 1:
In overviewing the articles and web links suggested for this course, can you highlight the positive and negative dimensions of both the inclusivist and exclusivist approach to the study of religious pluralism. Focusing on the development of religious thought and practice in contemporary Australia, how would you identify and address some the problem issues (both ethical and religious) that emerge within a multi-faith Australia and how could we use the insight gained from our understanding of other faith and belief systems?