Introduction
Global Studies : World Religions
Religion is one of the cornerstones of civilization. Historically, religion had a significant impact on shaping our world. Currently, religion continues to greatly influence the world around us. As the global community continues to shrink and become more interdependent, it is extremely important for people to become more aware of one another’s spiritual heritage. Increased knowledge of one another’s religious beliefs, fosters tolerance and understanding which is critical for global peace and understanding.
The purpose of the lesson is for you to be able to compare and contrast the major world religions.
You will decide which of the 7 major world religions to choose from in order to present it to the leader of a new theocracy who is looking to establish a new religion for his country.
Check out this fact sheet about the 7 religions you have to choose from:
FACT SHEET
What's a THEOCRACY??
A theocracy is a government ruled by or subject to religious authority.
You will be using reading, writing and listening to complete this webquest. You will use the book The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions as a reference.
Click Here to go to the TASK page
Religion is one of the cornerstones of civilization. Historically, religion had a significant impact on shaping our world. Currently, religion continues to greatly influence the world around us. As the global community continues to shrink and become more interdependent, it is extremely important for people to become more aware of one another’s spiritual heritage. Increased knowledge of one another’s religious beliefs, fosters tolerance and understanding which is critical for global peace and understanding.
The purpose of the lesson is for you to be able to compare and contrast the major world religions.
You will decide which of the 7 major world religions to choose from in order to present it to the leader of a new theocracy who is looking to establish a new religion for his country.
Check out this fact sheet about the 7 religions you have to choose from:
FACT SHEET
What's a THEOCRACY??
A theocracy is a government ruled by or subject to religious authority.
You will be using reading, writing and listening to complete this webquest. You will use the book The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions as a reference.
Click Here to go to the TASK page