Activity 1 :

1. what are the three closely related accounts on the etymology of the term religion?

answer : the first account, the term comes from a Latin word that means to tie or bind. In any case,
this etymological meaning of religion to the or bind, indicates thetwo objectives of religion : first, to bind
humanity and the divine together; and the second is to bind humansinto a community that is bound with
the divine. and second, to bind humansinto a community that is bound with the divine. The second
account states that the term religion consistsof two Latin words, namely, re, which means again and lig,
which means to join or connect and According to the third account, theword religion derives from the
Latin word relegare which literally means & to tread carefully; and whichindicates respect and care for
both the natural and supernatural worlds. This furthersuggests that a primary concern of religion is to
provide guidance on how humans ought to live.

2. what is the meaning of religion based on its etymology ?

Answer: that religion serves as a bridge between the human world and the sacred
world. Accordingly, the etymological accounts suggest that ahigher purpose in
human living is unity with the divine , and religion provides the necessary way
orguidance to accomplish this purpose.

Activity 2 :
Read the following and give an example to each element preferably from your religion.

Elements of religion Example

1. worldview God is the soveriegn
2. spiritual world Holy spirit
3. sacredness Power of GOD
4. ethical codes Credential minister
5. community Christian fellowship
6. sacred writings Bible
7. central stories Stories about GOD
8. rituals Tradition
9. artistic expression Fundamental truths