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Gateways

Teaching the Easter Story

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Christian Denominations: The Church of Christ, Scientist (a.k.a. Christian Science)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice site! Info filled! Good research facts here on the Christian Scientist religion.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of Christianity from a Catholic perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Other

The Latter Rain: Pharisees

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Pharisees' beliefs and relationships with Christians and their place in Jewish society at the time of Jesus.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...
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Stanford University

Saint Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.
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PBS

Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nandi and Other Kalenjin Peoples Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
Nandi; about one-third of all Kalenjin and second-largest of the Kalenjin subgroups, they are geographically the most centrally located. The Kalenjin live mainly in the highland of western Kenya, although the Sebei and some Pokot are...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tswana

For Students 9th - 10th
Batswana are divided into a number of subgroups or "tribes", There are approximately twenty-five totems, which crosscut "tribal" boundaries. Although Batswana received Christian missionaries in the early nineteenth century and most...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Hans Oersted (1777 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
A solid telling of Oersted's scientific achievements, along with some interesting insight into Oersted's personal beliefs. Many links.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Arabs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arab world is usually considered to be comprised of the following nineteen countries: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Chad, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Religions of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Religions of Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Dicusses the primary religious denominations in Kenya.
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Tanzania: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the primary religious denominations in Tanzania.
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the primary religious demoninations in Uganda.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Easter Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Easter and its importance in the liturgical celebrations of the Catholic Church. A great overview of the meaning and message of Easter. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should...
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: The Wanderer, the Story of Rev. Sang Chui Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
Reverend Sang-Chui Lee is a Korean immigrant to Canada who had converted to Christianity in response to the Japanese occupation of Manchuria and Korea. He later became a United Church minister. His three daughters married non-Koreans...
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Mb Soft

Believe: Unitarianism

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay covers the history of Unitarianism along with some of the beliefs of Unitarian Christianity.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: Data Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of surveys, polls and other data related to religion in the United States and around the world. It includes surveys of general population and also surveys taken from members of religious denominations.
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Other

St. Ignatius: A Time Line of Church History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief timeline showing the major events of Church history, from the Orthodox perspective. Includes a brief history and explanation of key events.