A5 Religious Experience Lesson 2

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Religious Experience

A5

2023 - 2024

Lesson 2

Logical carousel

1. Ask a question
2. Answer the question
3. Give a reason that fits the combination of the question asked and the answer given.
4. Give an example that illustrates the stated reason, as well as makes this reason (more) concrete. 
5. Give a critical note
6. Give a reflection about the conversation:

• Do you think differently now?
• What was striking?
• Did your attitude change concerning the subject that has been discussed?

Which 4 common cores have mystical experiences in common?

Homework

Activity 4 & 5 page 69

Lesson objectives

You will.....

• understand the concept of conversion 
• give an example of a conversion
• evaluate conversion experiences
• take a stance whether this experiences are genuine or not

What is a conversion?

Conversion

Complete change.

• In Islam – reversion rather than conversion, on declaration of the Shahadah
• Christianity – the term ‘conversion’ never appears in the Bible. Preferred terms are ‘turning from/ to’ and ‘being saved’. However, the Bible gives many examples of conversion.

Conversion

• The experience of conversion may take various forms:

      - volitional: gradual

      - self-surrender: sudden

• It is generally described as a direct, internal experience, validated by a subsequent change in behaviour and lifestyle.

Are conversions the most convincing religious experiences?

Assignment

1. Create a Venn-diagram in your notebook
2. Compare the conversion stories of St. Paul and Davey Falcus
3. Apply James’ Four Characteristics to the account of Saul on the road to Damascus and to Davey Falcus

Homework

To study: 

• §5.2 
• chapter 2 & 4 of 'background information on the philosophers' (in Teams)

To do: 

• 4, 5, 6 page 71

Are conversions the most convincing religious experiences?