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Religions, Belief Systems & Practices, an Introduction

Completed by 10 learners
Ages 12-16
Live Group Class
An exploratory look at the five major religions, how they answer similar questions with different beliefs and practices.
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4.9
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(78 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
4-12 learners per class
30 min

What’s included

6 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to complete a chart (given prior to the class) and if a grade is needed, write a paragraph citing similarities and differences. (Formatting for paragraph will be given at the conclusion of the course.)
Assessment
Paragraphs will be assessed using a rubric and informal assessment.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
The major religions of the world answer the same basic questions:Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die?
But how did each one come to be? 

Students will be presented with interactive (Q&A) slides that go over the origin (founders), the basic beliefs, and teachings of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. 

Basic information will be presented using visuals/slides and students will be asked questions along the way. 
Asking questions is greatly encouraged.

As each faith is covered, a basic matrix (chart) will be completed that includes the topics of when, where, who, beliefs, and teachings, symbols, holy books, holidays, where located etc. 
In order for the instructor to provide feedback, students will be asked to identify similarities between faiths by completing a compare and contrast two paragraph essay.

Brief video clips (less than five minutes) may be shown. 

The three classes will be divided as such:
Day 1: Introduction - mostly a discussion (with presentation) about what purpose all religions serve, their commonalities. Additionally, an overview of religions around the world will be provided. Students will be surveyed to guide the direction of rest of class.(What are you most interested in/curious about?)

Day 2: Hinduism - How does Hinduism answer the basic questions? What are their beliefs, and teachings, symbols, holy books, holidays, where are they located etc? Discussion, presentation, fill in chart.

Day 3: Judaism- How does Judaism answer the basic questions? What are their beliefs, and teachings, symbols, holy books, holidays, where are they located etc? Discussion, presentation, fill in chart.

Day 4: Buddhism - How does Buddhism answer the basic questions? What are their beliefs, and teachings, symbols, holy books, holidays, where are they located etc? Discussion, presentation, fill in chart.

Day 5: Christianity - How does Chirstianity answer the basic questions? What are their beliefs, and teachings, symbols, holy books, holidays, where are they located etc? Discussion, presentation, fill in chart.

Day 6: Islam - How does Judaism answer the basic questions? What are their beliefs, and teachings, symbols, holy books, holidays, where are they located etc? Discussion, presentation, fill in chart. For grade/feedback, students will submit a compare/contrast essay.

Approximately half of the time will be spent with the teacher presenting and half will be for discussion and questions/answers.
While no prior knowledge of religion is necessary, students should be on at least a sixth grade reading level and be open-minded.

Minimum enrollment of 3 learners required to hold class.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to compare and contrast the five major religions (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam) in a number of different areas.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Religions
 An overview of what religion is, why it started and what all religions have in common, as well as what makes each one unique. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Hinduism
 Learn the history, beliefs and practices of Hinduism. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Judaism
 Learn the history, beliefs and practices of Judaism 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Buddhism
 Learn the history, beliefs and practices of Buddhism 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course is not meant to sway someone's opinion toward one religion or another. It is simply designed to present the facts. With that being said, it is natural for students may become fascinated with one particular religion. In this course there are no judgments, only comparisons.
Supply List
The comparison chart shall be provided in advance of the class.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Special Education
I have many years of experience having taught this topic to 9th and 10th grade history and cultural geography students.

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