PPT-Chapter 14 - Religion

3 Religious Organization and Religiosity Religious Organization Church all members of a society are also members of the religion Denomination a religious organization that most members of society accept as legitimate. And 57375en 57375ere Were None meets the standard for Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity for grade 8 Its structure pacing and universal appeal make it an appropriate reading choice for reluctant readers 57375e book also o57373ers students . Anthropology 5. Spring 2014. Katherine Schaefers, Instructor. Office: 3102. OH: 9:30-10:00am Monday/Wednesday. The Anthropological Study . of Religion. Chapter 1. Film: “Inventing Reality”. We use Religion/Science/Spirituality for the same goal:. The Scopes Trial in 1925 dealt with whether or not the theory of evolution could be taught in the classroom. . http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/scopes.htm. A jury in Tennessee was to decide the fate of . This unit will involve you exploring the links between science and religion. During lessons you will learn about scientific theories on the evolution of the world and the origin of life and how these theories compare to a range of religious creation stories and beliefs about life and mankind.. Do I have one?. Work together and brainstorm the question, what is religion. . What is religion?. A set of beliefs. Use the website below to look at the definition of religion as well as explore at least two world religions.. Definition of ritual. A ritual . must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature; graduation ceremonies and birthday parties are rituals as well. Vodun. Definition of Vodun/Voodoo. Voodoo can be defined as a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti. (Merriam Webster). Background of Vodun. Rubric/Checklist _____________. part 1 _____________. the . information needed _____________. ____Religion’s name. ____ Founder/founders. ____ Location of origination. US History. Unit 1. Events and . Ideas #8. Essential Question:. What changes and challenges occurred with religion and religion freedom during colonial times and around the time of the founding of the United States?. Dr Kristian Camilleri. School of Historical and Philosophical Studies. University of Melbourne. VCE Religion and Society Conference . 20 February 2017. Science and Religion?. A complex relationship. Far more to it than simple conflict thesis. Most religious people pray for peace, but religious groups may not share the same vision of how peace will be achieved.. Geographers see that the process by which one religion diffuses across the landscape may conflict with the distribution of others. . Ethnic Religions are religions that appeal to a specific group of people and are the smaller between Ethnic and Universalizing. Sometimes you must be of the ethnicity in order to be ah adherent.. The largest ethnic religion is Hinduism which claims 950 million adherents (14% of the world’s population).. Samantha Hauser. Jessica Massey. What do you believe?. Influence of Religion on Education. Election of school board members. Curriculum. Textbooks used in schools . Religious families may dominate a . DO NOW: Read Introduction. Shinto is one of the two major religions in Japan.  The other is Buddhism.  Shinto began in the prehistoric period.  Shinto stresses an appreciation for the beauties of nature.  The earth, sky, sea, sun, moon, and the stars are worshipped as gods.  The sun is worshipped as the goddess Amaterasu, ancestress of the Japanese emperors.  The moon is the male god, while Mount Fuji is the mountain goddess.  Shinto festivals are held throughout the year, especially at the change of seasons in spring and fall. Many centuries later, Buddhism was introduced to Japan.  Buddhism and Shinto are quite different in their beliefs..