Write a proposal for a research essay based on two (2) of the religious traditions covered in the winter term (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto). Your essay should be thesis based, comparative in nature, incorporate primary readings from World Religions: Eastern Traditions, and refer to two (2) dimensions from Ninian Smart’s analytical model (doctrinal/philosophical, myth, ritual, social/institutional, ethical/legal, material/artistic, emotional/experiential), and two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles. Include a Works Cited page with full bibliographical entries for your sources in MLA format.
