Rituals and Moral Rules- World Religions 2
Rituals and moral rules from around the world.
Jessika O'Sullivan
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What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class we will study religious rituals including sacrifice and rites of passages from around the world. We will also study and discuss moral rules from different religions. No religion is created out of a vacuum. Religious beliefs come from geography, human fears and longings and cultural meetings through trade and conquest. This class is part 2 of 3 Classes about World religions. If you prefer a semester class look for Across The Indus River to Valhalla 15 weeks. This class will work with themes. Each theme will be covered in two hours. The themes are: Rituals Moral rules The themes will come from the following religions: -Religions in Egypt and Mesopotamia/Babylon. -The Greek, Roman and Norse believes. -Zoroastrian, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. -Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and religion in Japan -Native religions in Africa, the Americas, northern Asia and Australia It is a good idea to have a large paper for each class to be able to create a “comparison table” for each theme and religion. There will a document with a few questions in the Outschool classroom for the students to work with. The questions will require the student to look upon three moral dilemmas and draw conclusions and see parallels to today’s world by using the moral rules we have studied in class. The student needs to have general geography and history knowledge and be able to take notes to get the most out of this class.
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Joined March, 2016
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My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up with dysgraphia, I encountered teachers who left me feeling uncomfortable, insecure, and inadequate. Those experiences shaped my commitment to creating an environment where every student feels welcome, confident, and supported. My goal is to build students up, ensuring they leave my classes with both knowledge and self-assurance.
As a teacher, I bring a wide array of subjects to life in my classes, ranging from creative writing and Swedish (my native language) to world religions, the Holocaust, and novel studies with a focus on folklore. Each subject reflects my passions and areas of expertise, offering students a rich and dynamic learning experience.
With a master’s degree in education and a double major in social and political science and world religions, my professional background equips me to guide students through diverse and complex topics. Having taught across various age groups in Sweden and now the USA, I also incorporate the principles of student democracy, encouraging students to take an active role in shaping their own learning journey.
On a personal note, I’ve always had a vivid imagination—perhaps a result of my Nordic upbringing. As a child in Sweden, I was fascinated yet terrified by the stories of fairies that pervade our folklore. Now, as an immigrant in the USA, I weave that sense of wonder into my own creative works, which have earned me awards for poetry and short stories.Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
