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Intro to the Ancient Essenes & the Modern Essene Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses sources on the Essenes (Philo and Josephus). Also discusses Enoch, founder of the Essenes, the Essenes relationship to Christianity, and their beliefs.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Origin Story: Judeo Christian

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how the Universe began according to the Judeo-Christian culture. The origin story is from the Old Testament which is studied by both Judaism and Christianity.
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Prayerbook: The Letter of Paul to the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about Paul's letter to the Christian community at Rome, which centers on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Exporter of Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...
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World Council of Churches

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Council of Churches is a fellowship of 337 churches in more than 120 countries from a variety of Christian traditions. This resource includes ecumenical links, news and resources links, and information on WCC's mission and...
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British Library

British Library: Sacred Texts: Understanding Sacred Texts

For Students 9th - 10th
A unique and appealing interactive site! What are sacred books? Where do religious stories come from? Enjoy listening to 12 animated stories from major religions, & contemplate how relevant they are to people today!
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Learning Christology Through Dialogue With Jews

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay asserts that in interreligious dialogue, things can be learned both introspectively as well as objectively that deal with how different religions and their followers relate to one another. The author asserts that the risks...
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Capaella University: Global Map of World Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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R Eonline: People of Faith

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 7th
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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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A View of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and its largest city in both population and area. Located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown up outside the Old City....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The City of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
Jerusalem plays an important role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem lists 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city.Despite efforts to maintain peaceful religious...