Course Details
World Religions (Grade 9-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Religious Education and Theology
- State Course Code
- 07002
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
This course will survey and compare the various forms and values of several world religions, offering students a basic understanding of the world’s diverse religious faiths and practices. Course topics typically include the belief systems of adherents; the relationships among humans, nature, ancestors, and the spiritual world; and the historical development of each religion.
Learning Goals
- Student will learn about World Religions
- Student will be able to identify Hinduism
- Student will be able to identify Buddhism
- Student will be able to identify Judaism
- Student will be able to identify Christianity
- Student will be able to identify Islam
- Student will be able to identify Confucianism
- Student will be able to identify Shintoism
- Student will be able to identify Taoism
- Student will be able to verbalize religion in the 21st century
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World Religions
Throughout the ages, religions from around the world have shaped the political, social, and cultural aspects of societies. This course focuses on the major religions that have played a role in human history, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, and Taosim. Students will trace the major developments in these religions and explore their relationships with social institutions and culture. The course will also discuss some of the similarities and differences among the major religions and examine the connections and influences they have.
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Religions | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 2: Hinduism
Unit 4: Judaism
Unit 6: Islam
Unit 8: Shintoism
Unit 10: Religion in the 21st Century