HUMSS04 L.E 2.1

HUMSS04 L.E 2.1

by Ralph Martin Abrea

​introduction to world religions and belief systems

JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, ​ISLAM, HINDUISM, THERAVADA, BUDDHISM, MAHAYANA BUDDHISM, CONFUCIANISM, TAOISM, AND SHINTOISM.

​This subject aims to help us understand the historical contexts of nine Religions

​Definition of Terms

​1. Give an example of a belief system or a worldview

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2. Communicate your understanding of your religion

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​3. Differentiate religion from:

​a. Spirituality b. Theology c. Philosophy of Religion

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How World Religions Began​

2.1. Cite regions or places where specific religions evolved​

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​2.2. Analyze the culture of the region that gave rise to specific religions

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​2.3. Explain how geography influences religion and religion affects culture

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​2.4. Conduct a group activity that demonstrates the influence of a religion in a certain culture

​Positive and Negative Effect of Religions

3.1. Identify the positive and negative effects of religions​

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​3.2. Provide evidence that religion brought about an event in history

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​3.3. Justify that religion can have positive or negative effects on society

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​3.4. Gather print or web-based articles, photos, editorials, etc. showing the positive or negative effects of religion

​Judaism

4.1. Recite the Ten Commandments as stated in the Old Testament (Exodus 20)​

​4.2. Identify a Jewish custom or tradition demonstrated in a movie (e.g. Fiddler in the Roof, Ten Commandments, Ben Hur)

4.3. Justify: The core teaching of Judaism is the covenant of one God with a chosen people vs. other people with many gods.

​4.4. Identify a story from the Old Testament that demonstrates the Jewish belief in one God (e.g. Story of Samson)

Christianity​

5.1. Recite the Apostle’s Creed, The Lord’s Prayer or the Beatitudes​

​5.2. Interpret the Parable of the Prodigal Son

​5.3. Explain: The core teaching of Christianity is the message that a loving God sent His begotten Son in order to redeem humankind from eternal damnation.

​5.4. Interview a Christian parent or couple on why they are Christians and what beliefs and practices they adhere to

​Islam

6.1. Read the opening lines of Qur’an preferably from an English version

​6.2. Retell the life and times of Prophet Muhammad

​6.3. Explain: The core teaching of Islam is there is only one God and Muhammad is His final and greatest messenger.

​6.4. Conduct a panel discussion on Muslim beliefs and practices (when possible invite a Muslim)

Comparative Analysis​

7.1. Identify the uniqueness and similarities of Judaism, Christianity and Islam​

7​.2. Provide evidence that Judaism, Christianity and Islam share common roots from Patriarch Abraham

​7.3. Justify that Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as monotheistic religions, have largely influenced the world today.

​7.4. Conduct a group research on the doctrines of each of the three religions and compare them in the aspects of origin, morality, p

Open Ended

How would you define religion?

Open Ended

What do you think are common to all religions?

Open Ended

What do you think is the value of studying the different religions in the world?

Open Ended

Identify three benefits of studying the different religions in the world.

Open Ended

Identify the three benefits of having religion.

​Hinduism

8.1. Recite the creation story in Rig Veda

​Identify the names of the major Hindu deities as well as their corresponding functions or powers

​8.2. Identify the names of the major Hindu deities as well as their corresponding functions or powers

​8.3. Explain: The core teaching of Hinduism is the attainment of liberation in the identification of Atman and Brahman through the Four Yogas.

​8.4. Simulate a particular yoga and write a reflection paper on your insights on Hinduism