“Oud Perfume: The Art and Science of Traditional Fragrance Making in Saudi Arabia”.-Why are Arabs so “scent-minded” (or olfactive -related to the sense of smell) compared to people from other cultures?

The essay is very flexible, you can organize it however you want as long as it is related to the topic “You may mention in the Introduction or have it as a motto this Hadith Nabawiyy faous in Islam: “Hubbibat ilayya min duniyaa-kum an-nisaa’ wa-T-Tiib wa ja’altu qirrat ‘aynii fii- S -Salaat”. See:https://www.islamweb.net/ar/fatwa/93090/%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AB-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%AD%D8%A8%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%8A -you may … Read more

Choose a local website — defined as in Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, or Radford – and analyze its usability in terms of accessibility, plain language, and document design.

Website Evaluation: Choose a local website — defined as in Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, or Radford – and analyze its usability in terms of accessibility, plain language, and document design. It can be a government website or one for a local organization or charity. Make recommendations to the appropriate stakeholder(s) at the relevant government office, … Read more

Mahayana Buddhism-Briefly explain the origins of the religion. Does it have a known founder (such as the Buddha or Jesus Christ or Muhammed), or is the origin unknown (such as Judaism and Hinduism)?

1. Give the name of the religion (Mahayana Buddhism), and the specific denomination/ movement/tradition. E.g., you might be studying the Kabbalistic tradition within Judaism, or the Sunni movement within Islam. 2. Briefly explain the origins of the religion. Does it have a known founder (such as the Buddha or Jesus Christ or Muhammed), or is … Read more

What do you think of Erickson’s “moderately Calvinistic model” (chapter 15) for explaining the relationship of God’s plan and human actions? Do you agree? Disagree? Why? Explain your current thinking. Be sure you are respectful in your response posts to one another.

Explaining God’s sovereign plan and control over the universe along with the role of human choice and human responsibility is a challenge. Address the question of whether God determines everything and every detail of what happens. What do you think of Erickson’s “moderately Calvinistic model” (chapter 15) for explaining the relationship of God’s plan and … Read more

Religion and Sports-“in the article, how does branding (both religious and sports branding) help explain the details within the article?”

Religion, like other forms of popular culture, is often tied to individual likes, tastes, and preferences. These preferences can change, modify, and adjust over time. And consumers of religion often have the opportunity to create or remix their religion or spirituality (note: there are limits on religious freedom and experimentation in some nations or regions, … Read more

Explain what McFague means by this model (You won’t be able to capture everything in your 2 page brief; just focus on what you think is most central or powerful about this model). What might Barth be worried about in McFague’s model?

“Is God in Charge?” Sallie McFague proposes a new model of the God-world relationship for her doctrine of creation: the world as God’s body. Explain what McFague means by this model (You won’t be able to capture everything in your 2 page brief; just focus on what you think is most central or powerful about … Read more

Write a two-to-three-page essay responding to and/or reacting to the story you selected. What thoughts and feelings are evoked in you in terms of your life experiences, observations and attitudes toward life.

Read the story you have selected at least twice, examining plot and character as your read. Prompt: Write a two-to-three-page essay responding to and/or reacting to the story you selected. What thoughts and feelings are evoked in you in terms of your life experiences, observations and attitudes toward life. Consider whether your reactions change in … Read more