Assignment 10

1. Read the E-res article, "Transformation: The Magic of Ritual", by Tom Driver
With your study partner, enumerate what you believe to be the three most important points made in this article.

2. Examine the four examples of baptismal rites (on the course web syllabus under Week 13). To what degree

a) do they manifest continuity and sameness vs. innovation?

b) are they transformative? For the individual? For their community?

c) do they enact a narrative and bring the past into the present? How?

Write up the results of your discussion in a 1-2 page typed paper.