How would you have defined the word “religion” before you read the textbook or course materials? Is "ultimate concern" a good way to define religion? Why or why not?
Why should we study religions? What are some of the methods used to study religions? What are some of the problems and questions sometimes associated with them?
How has the history of Judaism influenced the Jewish people's understanding of themselves? What do you think are the most important events in their history? Why?