PPT-World Religion

Buddhism 500 BCEToday Essential Standards 6H2 Understand the political economic andor social significance of historical events issues individuals and cultural groups 6C1Explain how the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups influenced societies civilizations and regions. (est.). 1. . United States. 14,991,300. EU – 17,010,011. 2.. China.  . 7,. 203,784. 3. . Japan.  . 5,870,357. Germany.  . 3,604,061. 5. France.  . 2,775,518. U.S. Immigration. - . 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.. Eric Kaufmann. Birkbeck College, University of London. e.kaufmann@bbk.ac.uk. Components of change. secularization (S). ------. demographic growth of . religion (D. ). spiritual . revival (SR. ). religious . What is religion?. Some people choose to follow a religious path in life. Others do not.. For those who do, their religion can affect their lives in very small or very large ways.. Let’s think of a few ways that religion (either our own religion, or the religion of those around us or who have power) might impact our lives.. For all of the following clues, write down the name of the religion or branch of a religion that it points to.. Some may be used more than once.. 1) They were dispersed from their homeland and scattered across the world for most of the past 2000 years.. Unit 1. Outcomes needing to be addressed this unit:. 1. Define . ‘supernatural’ . and . ‘natural’ . dimension. 2. Discuss . ‘. transcendent’ . and . ‘. immanent. ’. religious worldviews. Let’s Review: What is Culture?. How Would You Define Religion?. A Definition for Religion. Religion is a system of symbols and rituals.. In a religion, people form powerful beliefs, values, meanings, and practices around symbols and rituals to express who they are in relationship to a higher power (. GCSE Taster Session. LOs. To know the difference between Core REP and GCSE REP.. To understand what we study at GCSE and how it is assessed.. To know why REP is valued by universities and employers.. PLAN OF LECTURE. The European context – Reformation and Counter-reformation. Religion and the Conquest. Puritan Conquistadors?. Iberian Catholicism; British Protestantism. Indians and . Syncretic. religion. Religion plays a significant role in the lives of . Americans. High for industrialized nations but somewhat less than poor nations. Gallup. Secularization. Sociologists have often argued that the role of religion is in long-term decline within advanced capitalist nations. Substantive, Functional and Social constructionist.. Substantive. . Focus on the content or substance of religious belief, such as belief in God or the supernatural. . Exclusive. as they draw a clear line between religious and non-religious belief. . Core values and beliefs come from religion. Enmeshed with our cultural and social systems. Tied to pop growth. Politics. Design and structure of cities. Sacred space. Marriage, family, education, laws, health code. 2. steps to a definition. 1) The service and worship of God or the supernatural; 2) commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance; 3) a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices; 4) a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith. . Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes).