Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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Understanding Hinduism: Hindu Scriptures
A lengthy introduction to the scriptures of Hinduism. Details the history and importance of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, and the Ramayana. Also covers the Code of Manu.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It has complex roots, and involves a vast array of practices and a host of deities. Its plethora of forms and beliefs reflects the tremendous diversity of India, where most of its one...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hinduism
Wikipedia provides very detailed information on Hinduism, the oldest of the major world religions.
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Capaella University: Global Map of World Religions
Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...
BBC
Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Hinduism
The British Broadcasting Corporation provides an incredibly detailed description and outline of Hinduism. Content includes a look at the religion's history, as well as its beliefs, customs, holy days, and forms of worship.
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Interaction of Islam and Hinduism
This article discusses the development of religious culture within India. Because Islam and Hinduism are the most prominent religions within the country you will learn how each religion has had an influential impact on the other....
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Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
Friesian School
Friesian.com: Caste System Stages of Life in Hinduism
This comprehensive article from friesian.com covers the Caste System and also discusses the stages of life in Hinduism. Includes a graphic organizer.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions
This instructional task asks students to explain the impact that religion had on cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their understanding...
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Kauai's Hindu Monastery: Hinduism
A comprehensive guide to Hinduism around the world (from a Hindu point of view).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism
Hinduism is more than a religion. It is a culture, a way of life, and a code of behavior. This short article discusses the origins of Hinduism.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. These deities are shown in a variety of art forms. This short article...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hinduism and the Practice of Faith
Religion pervades many aspects of Hindu life and assumes many forms. Read about Hindu practices in this short essay and view a piece of artwork depicting a woman worshipping at an outdoor shrine.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: World Religions Test
This test correlates with the 6th Grade Ohio Standards in Social Studies. The questions are centered around the 5 major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).
The British Museum
The British Museum: Early Hinduism
This interactive website gives students an online glossary, a game, an introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses, and a story of Narayana the creator.
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Hinduism Today: Hindu Resources Online
Gives a good introduction to the religion and ideas of Hinduism. Also provides links to other Hindu web resources.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Religions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the basic tenets of 5 major world religions.
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R Eonline: Homepage
Website geared toward religious education in England. Contains teacher and student resources for various religions broken down by key stages as well as news about religious education.
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R Eonline: People of Faith
Website providing an overview of six main faiths of England. Includes videos made by students discussing each religion as well as an option to email questions to people from each faith.
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Teaching About Religion: Hindu Worldview
A brief survey/examination of the major Hindu beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Theism Links
This site provides links to different sites that contain different theisms of Hinduism.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: Religion
This Virtual Bangladesh site discusses the major religions present in Bangladesh.
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Understanding Hinduism: Gita
A large page detailing Hindu teachings from the Gita. Includes an introduction to and information about the theme of Gita, as well as providing some readings from the Gita.