The goal of a world religion class is to expose students to the beliefs of different religions. They are taught about seven of the most important religions worldwide and can have respectful conversations with people from other religions. They will be able to resolve conflicts and understand their own religions.
Students will learn about seven the most popular religions of the world
Students will study the different religions of Christianity, Islam Sikhism Buddhism, Christianity and Sikhism. They will also explore smaller religious groups and movements. You will also be required to complete assignments and take quizzes. To pass, students must get a 70% grade or better.
Identify and define terms such a monotheism or polytheism. You can refer back to these terms later. Also, students can be asked to identify the least well-known faiths. Students can either write their answers in journals, or in the W column on a KWL chart. Teachers need to remind students of ground rules before they start discussions. It is important to remind them that they won't share personal information and that discussion will cover each faith without negative judgement.
They will engage in mutually-beneficial dialogue with believers of other traditions
Participants will learn about how each religion acts to be an ethical teacher to the other religions. Each tradition will be able to offer suggestions for ethical development and learning through these interactions. They will also act like prophets and mystics challenging and enticing each other, as well as breaking down barriers of hard earned beliefs.
They will be able explain their religious beliefs.
After studying about the various world religions, students can describe their own religious beliefs. Students will also learn terms such as monotheism (polytheism), and nontheism. It's crucial to educate students about these terms, and then define them for later reference. It's also useful to ask students to identify the religions they know least about. Then, ask them to write down their answers in their journal or in the W column of a KWL chart. While students are doing this, the teacher should remind students of the rules of the class. She should assure them that they may not discuss personal information, and that discussion should be about exploring each religion without negative judgment.
An interactive class on World religions can be very fun. Students can create quizzes, share their findings, or even organize a "Jeopardy!" You can even organize a "Jeopardy!" style competition. Students can also discuss new words, holidays, or religious observances.
They will be able to engage in conflict resolution
In this course, students explore the Abrahamic Religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. They will also learn more about Jewish Beth Din and the Palestinian tradition sulha. These studies will equip students with the tools to engage in conflict resolution.
The course will teach students about different religions and the role religion plays in different areas of the globe. Students will learn how religion affects civil life, conflict resolution, and education.
They will be able to understand the origins of matter
The World Religion class teaches students how religion effects our world. It is not easy to study religion, but it is enjoyable and can be very varied. It does not require you to memorize formulas or learn by rote. It also inspires real-life skills. By studying religion, students can improve their ability to understand others and themselves. Students will also be able to have a more global view and feel more comfortable discussing difficult topics.
Students should begin by learning about the definition of religion. A good resource for this is the United Religions Initiative, which has a comprehensive definition of religion.