Visit the Sanatan Society website and select one deity to research.

Create  an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation that includes the following:

• Provide a brief history of Hinduism.
• Summarize the mythology and functions of one Hindu god or goddess.
• What is the role of the sacred texts in Hinduism?
• Define these concepts in Hinduism: maya, karma, moksha, samsara, and atman.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

• For Local Campus students, these are 10- to 15-minute oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentations.
• For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentations with notes.

Submit your assignment using the Assignment Files tab above.

Grading Matrix:

This presentation is worth 10% of your final grade but will be marked out of 100 points.

Content: (Possible 70 points)

• Provide a brief history of Hinduism (10 points).
• Summarize the mythology and functions of one Hindu god or goddess (15 points).
• What is the role of the sacred texts in Hinduism (10 points).
• Define these concepts in Hinduism: maya, karma, moksha, samsara, and atman (5 points per concept for a total of 25 points).
• Presentation clearly describes each element required through the use of detailed Speaker’s Notes (10 points).

Style and Mechanics:  (Possible 30 points)

• Presentation includes at least 10 slides including an initial slide with title and your name (10 points).
• Up to ten points will be given for writing style, grammar, logical flow, and spelling.
• Ten points can be earned for good use of interesting visual aids, and for good presentation etiquette (maximum 5 lines per slide; minimum 24 point font)