世界宗教簡介

Welcome to an 'Introduction to World Religions'.

In this six-week course, students will learn about five major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. We will examine each religion in a respectful way as this class is intended to be a learning experience to help students understand the different belief systems that are popular throughout the world. It is hoped that with this course that students will be able to identify the uniqueness of each religion and how it impacts how many live their lives. 

In each of the classes, we will look at the history and origins behind each religion, the religious beliefs and practices their followers participate in, and celebrations or holidays unique to that religion. Students will be provided handouts that are to help guide them through each lesson if they wish to take notes. Each class will be guided with a slideshow presentation with images, videos, and discussion questions to help guide students' learning.  This class is intended to be educational, and students of all knowledge levels are welcome to join, whether they know a lot or a little about the different religions. 

Students are encouraged to engage in each class to further their knowledge and understanding of the different religions. During the sixth class, students will have the opportunity to complete a quiz. This quiz will consist of multiple-choice questions and short answer questions. These questions will be used for students to compare and contrast the different religions and demonstrate the knowledge they have learned throughout the course. See below under 'assessment' for more information. 

Class Schedule: 
Week 1: Hinduism
Week 2: Buddhism
Week 3: Judaism
Week 4: Islam
Week 5: Christianity 
Week 6: Review and Quiz