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Teaching the History of Religion
A study of the history of religions around the world can lead to many interesting activities and projects.
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Globalization 101
Students reflect on how religion has played a major role in globalization. In this lesson, students visit multiple internet sites, then participate in a class discussion on the various ideas on globalization that they learned in their...
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Defining (Gay) Marriage
Students explore current events by researching the topic of gay marriage. In this equal rights lesson plan, students define the term "marriage" and read pro and anti-gay marriage opinions and articles. Students participate in an class...
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What is Judaism?
For this Judaism worksheet, students read a 3-page article about the Jewish religion and traditions. Students then respond to 8 matching and 4 short answer questions based on the reading selection.
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Judaism and Western Civilization
In this Judaism worksheet, students read a 2-page article about the Jewish religion and Western civilization. Students then respond to 15 short answer questions based on the reading selection.
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Hinduism- Caste System Simulation
Students examine the Hindu caste system. In this religious studies instructional activity, students participate in a classroom simulation where they represent the castes of Hinduism and take part in a rebirth ceremony.
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NYC Muslim Community Center: Why there? Why not?
Students examine religious diversity issues. In this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Sacred Ground or Bridging a Cultural Divide?" "Multiple Views of the Proposed Muslim Center," and "Protests, a Bonfire, and...
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The Five Pillars of Islam
Learners explore the Five Pillars of Islam. In this Muslim beliefs lesson plan, students watch video clips and research selected websites about the Five Pillars. Learners complete worksheets and create posters about the duties of Muslims.
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Introduction: Major World Religions
Young scholars discuss major world religions. In this world religions activity, students identify symbols from world religions and complete a K-W-L chart based on their knowledge. Young scholars match symbols to the religion and discuss...
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After We Die: Personal Search
In this religious discussion worksheet, students are asked to discuss their thoughts about Bible passages dealing with heaven and judgment. Students discuss ten questions.
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Buddhism And The Dalai Lama
Students examine Buddhism and the role of the Dalai Lama. In this world religions lesson, students research the history and teachings of the Dalai Lama. Students discuss how to apply the Dalai Lama's teaching to teen dilemmas.
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Islam
Students consider cultural diversity. In this Islam lesson, students discuss what they know about the religion and then conduct further research on Muslim practices. Students share their findings and discuss cultural diversity.
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Jesus And The Rise Of Christianity
Students examine social change. In this Christianity lesson plan, students explore the history of Jesus and his teachings. Students research the social classes of the time period and then present skits to their classmates that present...
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Confessions by St. Augustine
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 29 multiple choice questions about St. Augustine's Confessions. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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The Kaballah
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about the Kaballah. Students submit their answers to be scored.
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Sickness Unto Death
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 16 multiple choice questions about Kierkegaard's Sickness Unto Death. Students submit their answers to be scored.
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Reformation
Students examine the need for Reformation of the church. For this Reformation lesson, students understand our freedom in Christ as compared to receiving salvation through actions. Students participate in an activity that models how...
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Whose Religion Is It?
Learners analyze the impacts of religious expectations on gender roles. In this gender equity activity, students compare and contrast different religions in societies in order to understand the cultural influences and effects of both...
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Goddess Worship in a Modern Perspective
Students consider gender roles and religion. In this gender equality lesson, students compare and contrast the idea of patriarchal and matriarchal religious practices and how they impacted society. Students will pose questions and...
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Reformation Simulation
Students discover the Medieval reformation. In this ethics lesson, students simulate council and government bodies to determine responses to various opinions regarding religion and ethics. They determine what postilions to take and why...
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Religion in Social Change: What's God Got To Do With It?
Students determine how religion influences social change. In this religion and social change lesson, students examine how the religious beliefs of Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. were inspirational as they worked to reduce...
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Rites of Passage
Students explore coming of age ceremonies. In this rites of passage lesson, students research spiritual, religious, and secular child and adolescent rites of passage rituals. Students design personal rites of passage.
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Religion and Peace
Students explore peacemaking efforts. In this religion and ethics lesson plan, students examine the religious, social, and political values that accompany peacemaking efforts on a global scale. Students create and implement their own...
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Exploring the Spirit of Islam, Ramadan, and the Hajj
Ninth graders explore the different ways people celebrate their religions. In this Religion lesson, 9th graders examine the basics of Islam. Students create a handout on a specific topic about Islam.