Final Project

with Jaime Gusching

I. Presentation
a. Multimedia Video Presentation
b. Utilizing Technology expertise of Rebecca Bias

1. Digital Video Recording Equipment Rental from OIT in Central Classrooms’ basement
a. Firewire for digitizing video
b. Mini DV cartridge
2. Editing with Window Movie Maker available in 159 Hagerty Hall
a. Thursday’s tutorial on from 1:30-2:30pm
b. Music: Eric Whitacre's Five Hebrew Love Songs, Muslim and Christian folk music.

II. Topic

a. Comparative Religions: Parallels and Differences Three Monotheistic Faiths
b. Comparing meal preparation between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
1. Foods prepared especially for feast days
a. Interviewing interfaith dinner project participants
b. Recording the processes of dinner preparation
c. Dr. Jalil and Dr. Hosansky, Muslim and Jewish coordinators of the dinner project.

2. Specifically the different types of Bread and their religious and symbolic significance
a. Include Representation for Christianity
i. Explore the symbolic role of bread in Protestant Christian Churches
ii. Newman Center bakes their own bread to be consecrated during Catholic Masses