Write a well-developed short essay (1-3 paragraphs) for each of the questions below. Please double-space. Do not neglect any part of the question. Please answer in your own words, using only the material I provided. Any answer taken from the Internet or identical with another students answer will be thrown out! Each essay is worth 25 points.

DUE: MON. MARCH 28

Briefly describe the following approaches to the academic study of religion and how each can contribute to the development of an objective and empathetic attitude toward the subject: the Historical approach,  the Comparative approach, and the Phenomenological approach.
Describe the role, calling and practices of the Shaman in many Indigenous Religions. Are there shamanistic practices in Hinduism or Buddhism? If so, give examples and explain.
Some have described Hinduism as the Have it Your Way religion, referring to an old Burger King commercial. Give examples from your study of Hinduism that support describing it that way.
Explain your understanding of the 4 Noble Truths and the 8-Fold Path. Evaluate the 8-Fold How effective do you think following this path is in eliminating suffering? Explain.