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Introduction to World Religions

and Belief Systems
First Quarter- Module 5
TOPIC: Christianity

Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems

Supplementary Learning Material
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Christianity

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MELC Week No.5

Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and
related issues of Christianity.
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SHS
HUMSS

Name : __________________________________________Date:___________Score:__________

Lesson 5. Christianity

Objectives: A. Understand the origin of Christianity and its central figures.

B. Demonstrate understanding of the elements of Christianity.
C. Recite the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, or the Beatitudes.

KEY CONCEPTS:

Christianity is considered the most popular religion in the world

with the most number of followers among all religions. Starting around
the 1st century C.E. It developed out of Judaism during the reign of the
Roman Empire in West Asia. It centers on the life, teaching, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ who is considered the Messiah or Savior of
humanity for Christians believes that Jesus died on the cross to save
humanity from their sins for them to avoid the eternal flames of hell.

PRE-TEST:
DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements about belief systems. Put a check on
the box provided if your answer is AGREE or DISAGREE.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT RELIGIONS?

AGREE DISAGREE
1. The largest religion in the world is Christianity.
2. Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
3. The most common symbol for Christianity is the Bible.
4. Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
5. Abraham is the father of Jesus.

Collaborative Learning:
Group yourselves into 3. Read John 3:16 and answer the following:
1. What do you think is the best word to describe the message of this verse?
2. Explain your understanding about this verse.

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INTRODUCTION
Christianity has the largest number of adherents around the world. The 2010
survey recorded at least 2.2 billion people belonging to Christianity, and this
number is projected to increase in the year 2020 by 6.9 billion – equivalent to 31% of
the total world population. You may be curious, what is so attractive and special
about Christianity that it grew an astonishing number of adherents? There are many
reasons as to why these billion people chose to be Christians, but one is sure – they
all believe in Jesus Christ.

This module will present the basics of Christianity – its origin, its growth, the
sources of its teachings, and prayers.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

The origin of Christianity is traced in the life of a Jew named Jesus of

Nazareth, the Son of God and Messiah or Savior who was born during the reign of
King Herod in Palestine at around 6 BCE. Regarded as an offshoot to Judaism,
Christianity has survived and even surpassed Judaism and other religions in terms of
number of adherents in the world. Today, it is divided into three major sects –
Roman Catholicism, Greek Orthodox Church, and Protestantism. These Christian
denominations differs in certain beliefs and practices but are united in worshipping
Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

Jesus’ earthly story begins in the town of Bethlehem in the Roman province
of Judea. A threat to kill the infant king led Joseph to take his family to Egypt. When
they returned, God led them to settle in Nazareth in Galilee. At about age 30, Jesus
was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist and was tempted by Satan in
the Judean desert. Jesus set up his base of operations in Capernaum and from
there ministered throughout Israel, telling parables, teaching about the kingdom,
and healing the sick. He traveled to the region of the Gadarenes around Gadara
and healed two demon-possessed men. Fed over 5,000 people with five loaves
and two fish on the shores of Galilee near Bethsaida. Healed the sick in

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Gennesaret; ministered to the Gentiles in Tyre and Sidon; visited Caesaria Philippi,
where Peter declared him to be the Messiah; and taught in Perea, east of the
Jordan. As he set out on his last visit to Jerusalem, he told the disciples what would
happen to him there. He spent some time in Jericho and then stayed in Bethany at
night as he went back to Jerusalem during his last week. In Jerusalem he would be
crucified, but he would rise again.

“The Lord’s Prayer” (Matthew 6:9-13)

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,

as we also have forgiven our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation,[a]

but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’

The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes and the Our Father.

The Sermon on the Mount is considered as the longest account of Jesus’ teachings.
It started with the message on “Beatitudes.” Through this sermon, Jesus told his
disciples and the people of the value of the living well. This is another proof of how
Jesus viewed things differently in terms of ideas, views, and beliefs. The sermon talks
about the kingdom of God. (Read Matthew 1: 3-12).

ACTIVITY 1

DIRECTIONS: after reading Matthew 1: 3-12. Each one will write a reflection on
how this passage reflects the teaching of Christianity.

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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

1. Do you think prayer is important? Explain your answer.
2. How does prayer affect your life?
3. Do you value prayer?

POST TEST

DIRECTIONS: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer
in a ¼ sheet of paper.
Column A Column B

_______ 1. One way to commune with God. a. Monotheism

_______ 2. A Savior. b. Trinity
References:
_______ 3. The belief that there is only one God who could have designed and c. Rabbi
created the universe. d. Prayer
_______ 4. Jesus is a _________?. e. Messiah
_______ 5. The belief that there is God the Father, God the Son, and God the
Holy Spirit.

REFERENCES:
Ong, Jerome A., Jose, Mary Dorothy dL. Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems.
Atim, Ben Carlo N., Diwa Publishing, Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Grassie, William. The New Sciences of Religion: Exploring Spirituality from the Outside In and Bottom Up.
New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
Hick, Philosophy H. Philosophy of Religion (Fourth Edition). New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Private
Limited, 1997.

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MELC Week No.5

Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and
related issues of Christianity.