Perspectives
Religion as a social institution that promotes unity, order, and shared values.
What is the Sociological perspective
Hinduism believes in this worldview
Cyclical
During the Seder, unleavened bread (matzah) and wine are consumed to remember the Israelites' liberation from Egypt.
What is Passover (Pesach) seder
The Qur'an
The Sacred Text of Islam?
to give meaning to adherents lives, provide structure and moral guidelines, to promote social unity and structure, to respond to human need
What is the purpose of religion?
Religion as a response to human needs, offering comfort, hope, and coping mechanisms?
What is the psychological perspective?
Judaism believes in this world view.
Linear
Monotheism- belief that there is one God
The Torah is a foundational text
The covenant which is between God and the Jewish people beginning with Abraham and reaffirmed through Moses
613 Mitzvot
What are the Core beliefs of Judaism?
Dukkha: all life involves suffering
Tanha/Samudaya: the origin of suffering is craving
Niroda: the cessation or end of suffering
Magga: the middle path or way
The eightfold path
Samsara
What are the core beliefs of Buddhism?
The rituals, beliefs, sacred texts, practices, codes and social structures
What is the nature of religions?
Categorising religions (e.g., monotheistic, polytheistic, animistic) and understanding shared traits
What is the Typological perspective?
Islam believes in this world view.
Linear
Monotheism
The Holy Trinity
Jesus Christ as the son of God
"Do unto others as they would have done unto you"
What are Christianity's Core Beliefs?
found particularly in Tibetan Buddhism, illustrates samsara – the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The next circle is divided into six segment representing six realms:
1)the realm of the gods, or superior beings, where everything is provided
2)the realm of asuras, angry beings
3)the realm of pretas, hungry ghosts, beings who want more but are never satisfied
4)the realm of hell, symbolic of human suffering
5)the realm of animals, concerned with food and comfort
the realm of humankind.
What is the Wheel of Life?
Written or orally transmitted work regarded as holy or divinely inspired, providing spiritual guidance, moral teachings, and a connection to the divine.
What are sacred texts?
Religion’s evolution across time, shaped by cultural and historical contexts
What is the Historical perspective
Christianity believes in this world view.
Linear
Receiving bread and wine, which Christians believe becomes the body and blood of Christ.
What is Eucharist?
Dharma
Polytheistic
Karma
Moksha
Atman
What are the core beliefs of Hinduism?
an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof:
What are beliefs?
Religion as a relationship with the divine, focusing on sacred texts, rituals, and beliefs
What is the theological perspective?
Buddhism believes in this world view?
Cyclical
1.Shahada (Faith): Declaration of faith: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger."
2.Salah (Prayer): Five daily prayers facing Mecca, emphasizing discipline and devotion.
3.Zakat (Charity): Giving a portion of wealth to those in need (2.5% of savings).
4.Sawm (Fasting): Observed during Ramadan as spiritual purification.
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage): Once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mecca if physically and financially able.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Traditional Hindu social hierarchy based on occupation and duty.
What are the Varna's in Hinduism?
Beliefs and practices are interconnected aspects of human behavior and thought. Belief refers to the acceptance of something as true or real, often based on faith or personal conviction. Practice, on the other hand, involves the actual application or implementation of those beliefs in one's daily life.
What is the difference between Beliefs and Practices?