International School of Central Switzerland
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For the UI "Acting on Beliefs": What we believe is a part of who we are.
Updated on Jun 18, 11
Created on Jun 25, 10
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As part of our inquiry into the beliefs and values of different cultures, some of the students in Year 4 helped to make this VoiceThread. A VoiceThread is a slideshow that enables us to have a group conversation with people from anywhere in the world!
In all cultures, people strive to understand their reason for being and their place in the universe. Art can be an instrument for not only recording spiritual beliefs, but also for creating myths, defining the realms of mortal and immortal, communing with ancestors, channeling forces of good, and repelling those of evil.
This unit extends and deepens children's knowledge about beliefs and practices by enabling them to experience the atmosphere of a place of worship at first hand, to see features and artefacts in their place and possibly in use, and to meet and talk with leaders and members of a faith community. It also enables them to consider the importance of special places in their own lives and those of others.
Religion can be explained as a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. Information about 20 major religions.
The ReligionFacts "Big Religion Chart" is an attempt to summarize all the complexities of religions and belief systems into tiny little boxes on a single, quick-reference comparison chart. Yes, of course this is impossible. As we always warn with our comparison charts, this is no substitute for reading about religions in greater detail, talking with religious adherents, etc. But this religion comparison chart can (hopefully) be a useful and accessible way to "get the gist" of some unfamiliar groups and compare basic beliefs and practices of the world's religions and belief systems. Currently, 43 belief systems are listed.
COLLECTION OVERVIEW
World Religions Photo Library specialises in the major faiths of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Sikhism - places of worship, rites of passage and sacred sites. Stock also includes minority religions, ancient and modern cults, sacred foods, festivals plus ecclesiastical and votive objects.
World Religions
Welcome to the World Religions pages. We hope the information contained in these pages helps to serve as an introduction to some of the many religions and spiritual traditions in the world.
World Religions: Islam
These websites are about the Islam. There is historical information about the prophet Muhammad and his life, the founding and spread of Islam, timelines, maps, and videos. Learn about Muslim communities throughout the world today. Included are five related eThemes on countries that are predominantly Muslim.
Religion can be explained as a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
SELECT a subject from the top menu and watch the countries on the map change their size. Instead of land mass, the size of each country will represent the data for that subject --both its share of the total and absolute value. Includes data for world religions.
The term Islamic art not only describes the art created specifically in the service of the Muslim faith (for example, a mosque and its furnishings) but also characterizes the art and architecture historically produced in the lands ruled by Muslims, produced for Muslim patrons, or created by Muslim artists. As it is not only a religion but a way of life, Islam fostered the development of a distinctive culture with its own unique artistic language that is reflected in art and architecture throughout the Muslim world.
Art of the Five Major World Religions
These websites contain information about the art of Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Christianity. You will be able to examine many works of art, including illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy, sculpture, paintings, and ritual objects. There are interactive features, timelines, and thematic essays that discuss the cultural contexts of religion and art.
International School of Central Switzerland
13 items | 5 visits
For the UI "Acting on Beliefs": What we believe is a part of who we are.
Updated on Jun 18, 11
Created on Jun 25, 10
Category: Schools & Education
URL: