Orlando C.

Traya
Section: QUEZON
Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems – Quarter 1 MODULE 1

What I Know
Self- test: Write your own views, practices, and beliefs since you were a child. List each of them
below.

1. I believe in religion because God is there.

2. I believe in religion because of my existence.
3. I believe that religion is a way of truth.
4. I believe that religion helps us to become better.
5. I believe that religion is giving us self-discipline.
6. I believe that religion corrects our mistake.
7. I believe in religion doctrines.
8. I believe that religion is worthy.
9. I believe in religion's divine and sacredness.
10. I believe in religion's supremacy, because it means a lot for me.

What’s In

1. What is your religion?

a. My religion is Iglesia Ni Cristo.

b. My religion is Roman Catholic.
c. My religion is Seventh-day Adventist.

2. Why did you choose this religion?

a. This is the religion from my parents and I follow this from them.
b. Because this is the religion of my parents and because I believe in the Holy Trinity.
c. Because I was raised following this religion.

3. What influenced you to join this religion?

a. Because this is my parents' religion. My religion since birth and up until today.
b. The fact that I’ve been raised by my family in this religion has greatly influenced me.
c. My parents and family influenced me to join this religion.

4. What beliefs or practices in your religion that you follow faithfully?

a. Avoiding eating foods that have blood like dinuguan; respecting parents and elders; and
always attending Church Worship Service.
b. Making the sign of the Cross before and after praying, attending mass on Sundays, and
be baptized through the Holy Water.
c. Never eating pork, wear conservative clothes, don’t drink alcohol, and always observe
Sabbath on Saturdays.
What’s New
Directions: Study the concept map below. Write what you know about these religions.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

The sun labeled as Religion, is placed in the middle because it is the general concept of
beliefs and practices related to a power or being that is beyond human, which refers to Gods or
Goddesses.

The other circles surrounding the sun are the different specific types of beliefs of human
beings regarding religion.

Monistic coming from the word “mono” which is the belief that everything is one and there
are no divisions, so God and the universe are all one and the same.

The monotheistic belief also coming from the word “mono” which means single or only one,
as well as the word “theist” referring to believing in a God, hence, monotheistic believes in only
one God.

Moreover, Agnostic means that nothing can be known, especially on how or who created
the universe.

On the other hand, Polytheistic coming from the word “poly”, refers to believing in multiple
Gods and Goddesses like in Greek or Roman Gods and Goddesses. Lastly, Atheistic doesn’t
believe that a God exists.

Processing Questions:

1. What does this concept map say about religion?

The concept map shows that religion is complex and dynamic as there
are various perspectives and beliefs related to religion.

2. Does God reveal Himself to people? How?

I believe that God reveals himself to people in more ways than one. He
could appear as a person, an animal, a thing, a weather, a crisis, or event in life. He
shows himself in all shapes and sizes whenever human beings need the strength to
keep going, or to become enlightened when things seems dark, and to appreciate the
blessings and wonders of life.

3. As a senior high student, how does your own belief system help you to
become who you are at the moment?

Sometimes when things get too hard especially at a young age, I once turned to
rebellious ways or more of approaching my problems by ignoring my reality. But my belief in God
has truly helped enlighten my path and has given me the courage to choose to do my best to
become a better person, hence, my belief system played a significant role for me to become who
I am today.
 What’s More

Directions: Provide the information needed in the graphic organizer below.

What is your religion?

Iglesia Ni Cristo

What are your beliefs about your religion?

Being religious and always attending the Church service. - respect your parents and elders.

Answer the following questions

below.

2. Are there
beliefs that you
1. How do these beliefs do not practice
shape you as a person? anymore? Why?
Give examples.
These beliefs helps me to become a
responsible individual. I am always None. I follow all
following these beliefs because these the beliefs in my
serve as my path to do the correct religion. I want to
action and decision in life. Being a obey all of these
religious one is a greatest treasure in in accordance to
this world. I will forever grateful for the will of God.
having this kind of personality that I
have and I will never be ashamed of
this.
 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the following statements.

1. Theism believes in the existence of one god viewed as the creative source of the
human race and the world who transcends yet is immanent in the world.
2. Monism believes
that there is no distinction between God and the Universe.
3. Polytheism believes
and worships many gods.
4. Monotheism believes
in One Supreme God.
5. Atheism believes
that a personal god doesn’t exist.
Agnosticism believes
that God cannot be known.
6. Panentheism believes
that God or gods are the inner spiritual essence of everything in the Universe.

What I Can Do

Directions: Write a 150-word essay about religion and how helpful is it towards
your personal outlook in life.

First and foremost, we should look up the religion as one of the greatest gift from above. This
is the way of truth, an eye-opener to those who lost and an answer to those who wants to give up
in life. I admit that I am not perfect. I have a lot of imperfections in life, but once we talk about
religion, I guard myself down because I respect God the most. Religion helps me to shape as a
better person. For an instance, I find some wrongdoings, the first thing comes on my mind is/are
the doctrine/s from my religion. I should not do it because it's against to my belief. I protect
myself from harm and think immediately to resolve the problems. Religion is my guide and my
path to do a correct act and decision in life. For me, without religion we are nothing and we are
less. We just only live in a tedious life, not a colorful one. We can freely do bad things and end
up unaware. Therefore, religion is important in all aspect of our lives.
Assessment

Directions: Match the descriptions in Column A to the terminologies in Column B.

Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Answer Column A Column B
d 1. A belief in God’s existence is viewed as the a. Theology
creative source of the human race and the world
j 2. Relating or affecting the human spirit or soul b. agnosticism
that is one’s personal integrative view.
g 3. The belief that there is only one God who could c. polytheism
have designed and created the universe.
c 4. The belief in many principal gods, among whom d. theism
no one is supreme.
f 5. The belief that there is no genuine distinction e. worldview
between God and the universe
h 6. Denial of the existence of God f. monism
b 7. The belief that God’s existence is unknown and g. monotheism
unknowable.
i 8. An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and h. atheism
rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.
e 9. A collection of beliefs about life and the universe i. religion
held by people
a 10. The systematic study of the existence and j. spirituality
nature of the divine
n 11. To bind or to tie k. naturalism

o 12. Something that possesses holiness l. deism

l 13. God created everything but is no longer active m. panentheism

m 14. God is the essence of everything n. religare

k 15. All that exist is only material o. sacred

 Additional Activities

Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. How does religion help explain man’s existence and man’s role in the world?

Religion help explain man's existence in the world through valuing oneself and
believing that God is truly exist. And as a human being, our role is to do and offer an
spiritual service in our Church and continue worshipping him in our house. It's also our
responsibility to pray always and ask for guidance from God.
2. How did religion originate? Cite key theories to support your answer.
The earliest archeological evidence of religious ideas dates back several hundred
thousand years, to the Middle and Lower Paleolithic periods. ... Scientists generally
interpret a number of artifacts from the Upper Paleolithic (50,000-13,000 BCE) as
representing religious ideas.
3. What are the common characteristics of religions?
Religion is God-centered. Therefore, the common characteristics of religion are
believing in our God, going to Church regularly and obeying his lecture/doctrine written
from the bible.
4. Do you agree that the universe is designed and created by a single divine
being or God? Explain your answer.

Yes, I agree. God is the most powerful and h He's the only one divine
being. He created human, universe, planets, animals, foods and everything.
And these are all useful. God is our provider, He gives us all our necessities. All
I can say, He is truly amazing.
5. How can an individual lead a spiritual life? Cite some examples.

For me, through his own desire to do good things and following and obeying the
beliefs from His religion. Another, through helping other people to seek God at all times.