Republic of the Philippines

Region XI
Department of Education
Davao del Norte Division
KAPALONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Maniki, Kapalong, Davao del Norte

LESSON PLAN IN INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS

AND BELIEF SYSTEMS 11
June 29, 2017

Content The learner demonstrates understanding of belief system or

Standards worldview*, Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy of Religion, and
Theology.
Performance The learner prepares character sketches of a person who is spiritual
Standards but not religious and a person who is religious but not spiritual.
CODE HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIa-1.3
Learning Infer that:
Competencies a. A belief system or worldview is a particular way of
ordering the realities of one’s world.
b. Religion is the pursuit of transformation guided by a
sacred belief system.
c. Spirituality is one’s integrative view of life. It involves a
quest for the meaning and ultimate value of life as opposed
to an instrumentalist or materialistic attitude to life.

The elements of religion are: (a) reflects an effort to elevate

their whole self to a higher dimension of existence, (b) a
framework of transcendent beliefs, (c) text or scriptures, (d)
rituals, and (e) sacred spaces (e.g., church, temple, mosque,
synagogue).

Understanding the worldview of each of the world’s major

religions is critical in appreciating their rituals and practices.
These worldviews are:
All is one (Monistic)
1. Many Gods (Polytheistic)
2. One God (Monotheistic)
3. No God (Atheistic)

The elements of spirituality are: (a) holistic (fully integrated

view of life), (b) quest for meaning (including the purpose of
life), (c) quest for the sacred (beliefs about God) and (d)
suggests a self-reflective existence.

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, the students will be able to:
1. Discuss the elements of religion and spirituality, and the worldviews on Many Gods, One
God, and No God.
 2. Devise a presentation that will show the worldviews on polytheism, monotheism, and
atheism, elements of religion, and elements of spirituality.
3. Display consciousness of one’s spirituality.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Definition of Terms
Reference: Curriculum Guide
Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
book by Dr. Jayeel Serrano Cornelio, Dr. Mark
Joseph Tumada Calano, and Dr. Manuel Victor
Jamias Sapitula
Instructional Materials: Manila paper, Pentel pen

III. PROCEDURE
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of attendance
4. Review of the Previous Topic
Ask a student to recall on the previous topic.

B. Lesson Procedure
1. Activity – Group Activity
a. The teacher will divide the class into three (3) groups.
b. Each group will choose their leader and secretary.
c. Each group will discuss among themselves their assignment.
Group 1 – Elements of Religion
Group 2 – Worldviews on Polytheism, Monotheism, and Atheism
Group 3 – Elements of Spirituality
d. Each group will write their report in a Manila paper.
e. Each group will choose a representative to report their output.
f. Each group will be given 20 minutes to finish the task.

2. Analysis and Discussion

a. How did you find the activity?
b. Have you discussed the worldviews on Polytheism, Monotheism, and Atheism?
c. What are the elements of religion and spirituality?
d. What are some rituals and practices of polytheism, monotheism, and atheism?

3. Abstraction
The teacher will discuss further on the elements of religion and spirituality, and the
worldviews on Polytheism, Monotheism, and Atheism.

4. Application
The teacher will ask the following questions orally:
a. In what worldview do you belong?
b. Can you identify which element of spirituality describe yours?

IV. EVALUATION
Each group must devise a role play on the elements of religion and spirituality, and the
worldviews on Polytheism, Monotheism, and Atheism.
Group 1 – Elements of Religion
 Group 2 – Worldviews on Polytheism, Monotheism, and Atheism
Group 3 – Elements of Spirituality

Scoring Rubrics in Role Playing:

Total
Category Scoring Criteria Points Score
Understanding of 15
Factual information is accurate.
Topic
Indicates a clear understanding of topic. 15
(30 points)
Cooperation All members contribute. 15
(30 points) Accepts ideas of all members; able to compromise. 15
Presenters shows confidence. 10
Informative. 10
Presentation
Entertaining; engages audience. 10
(40 points)
Speaks loudly and clearly. 5
Appropriate use of body language. 5
Score Total Points 100

V. ASSIGNMENT
Research on the following:
1. What are the characteristics of a religious person?
2. How can you identify the spirituality of a person?

Prepared by:

APRIL JOY C. LASCUÑA

Teacher I

Inspected by:

GRACE MAE G. FLORES

Master Teacher II