PPT-An Introduction to World Religions

20121022 Typical Agenda Attendance 15 Announcements Administrativa 17 Student Presentations 17 In the Religious Calendar and 22 Religion in the News 27 Discussion of the scripture . Jainism. Jainism . is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation.. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. Introduction to World Religions. Hinduism. Buddhism. Islam. Judaism. Christianity. The following . are . general explanations . about . different world religions. .. . Learning about various religions . Religions PowerPoint 1. Expectations. . Learning Target. . I will be able to understand the purpose of religion, and list five of the world’s largest religions.. Focus – Take Notes – Volunteer – Learn. Take out a piece of paper and write the date and “World Religions” on the top. Reflect on the following questions:. What does religion mean to me?. How important is religion in society today?. What do I know about different religions? . Session 1. Definition. Universality. Perceptions of Divine – Relation to the World. Perceptions of Divine – Number of Deities. Primal Religions – Characteristics. Conclusions. Introduction to World Religions. Religious Studies. Middle East Studies. Humanities . 70A. Home of the Western Religions. The Influential Ancients. Egypt. Mesopotamia. Zoroastrians (Iran). Greek and Roman Paganism. Greek Philosophy. They Who . Goeth. . A. round . Getteth. around. Origin of Religions. Universalizing Religions. Ethnic Religions. Universalizing religions have precise places of origin and are based on the life events of one man.. da. dun…..” music here). Eventually we will have 5 religions we cover in this class. At this time we have covered 3 of them.. Hinduism. Buddhism. Judaism. On page 296 of our book there is a chart that will give all the following information except for the problem and solution.. Ch. 25 in Geography Textbook. Hinduism: Key Beliefs. Vedas (Holy Writing) and . Varnas. (Caste System). Hinduism = Polytheist (>3 million gods) . But they have 3 main ones). Brahma: The Creator. Vishnu: The Preserver. Geographers distinguish . two types . of . religions. 1.) . UNIVERSALIZING . religions. . that. . attempt . to be . GLOBAL by . appealing to all . people, not just those in a particular location. .. WHII.15. Warm-up:. How have the five world religions had a profound impact on culture and civilization?. What are some characteristics of the five major world religions?. Monotheism. Belief in only one God. Nihon no . shuukyou. What do you know . about . religions in Japan?. Make a brainstorm map for it. Statistics – Religions. Source: Central Intelligence Agency (4 October 2012), “The World . Factbook. Key Issue #1. Where Are Religions Distributed?. Universalizing religions. Seek to appeal to all people. About 60% of the world. Ethnic religions. Appeal to a smaller group of people living in one place. Asian Philosophies and Religions