The document outlines the major topics to be discussed regarding world religions and belief systems. It introduces key terminology used to describe theological positions. It then lists the main Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and notes they will be analyzed comparatively. Other world religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism are also mentioned as subjects for comparative analysis. The document concludes by asking for an explanation of a figure in relation to different belief systems and raises the question of whether religion is dying.
The document outlines the major topics to be discussed regarding world religions and belief systems. It introduces key terminology used to describe theological positions. It then lists the main Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and notes they will be analyzed comparatively. Other world religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism are also mentioned as subjects for comparative analysis. The document concludes by asking for an explanation of a figure in relation to different belief systems and raises the question of whether religion is dying.
The document outlines the major topics to be discussed regarding world religions and belief systems. It introduces key terminology used to describe theological positions. It then lists the main Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and notes they will be analyzed comparatively. Other world religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism are also mentioned as subjects for comparative analysis. The document concludes by asking for an explanation of a figure in relation to different belief systems and raises the question of whether religion is dying.
1. Terminologies: (for class discussion and quizz).
i. Theism ii. Monotheism iii. Polytheism iv. Pantheism v. Atheism vi. Agnosticism vii. World Primary Beliefs Systems - where the World's major religions sprung up… a. Zoroastrianism b. Hinduism . Abrahamic Belief Systems 2. Abrahamic Beliefs Systems a. Judaism b. Christianity c. Islam d. Comparative Analysis 3. Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism & Daoism a. Comparative Analysis 4. Shinto, Indigenous Religions a. Comparative Analysis 5. Is Religion dying? 6. Give an explanation of the figure below on the perspective of different beliefs systems…