Introduction to World Religion and Belief Systems

1. Introduction to World Religions & Belief Systems
JESUS MARIA ARSENIO C. SALVILLA, MT 1
SHS-HUMSS Department
ILOILO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
October 10-14, 2022

2. Welcome to
Introduction to World Religions & Belief
Systems
GAS 11 Class!!

3. LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Differentiate the concept,
elements and characteristics
of belief system, worldview,
religion, and spirituality

4. Why study DIFFERENT
religions?
Is there a need to study religions?
What is Religion?

5. Why study religion?
1. To understand ourselves
2. To know God better
3. To know others better
4. To gain knowledge and insight into the
human condition

18. Chants............
Mantras......
Creed.........

19. Chants............

20. Mantras......
Medicine Buddha Mantra

21. Creeds......

22. They are all set of prayers….

23. Christianity
Islam
No Religion
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism

25. The inherent characteristics of RELIGION
provides the opportunity to deeply grasp the
many beliefs and practices that mold
humankind’s spiritual needs.
Understanding the NATURE of religion

26. What have you observed in your belief system?
1. I believe in……
2. I believe that……..
Understanding the NATURE of religion

27. Understanding the NATURE of religion

28. Understanding the NATURE of religion
RELIGION
Monistic Polytheistic
Monotheistic Agnostic Atheistic

29. Understanding the NATURE of religion
Monistic Polytheistic
Monotheistic Agnostic Atheistic
Different Kinds of Belief System or Worldviews
1. Monism – there is no real distinction between god and the universe
2. Polytheism – the belief and worship of many gods
3. Monotheism – the doctrine or belief in one supermen god
4. Atheism – disbelief in or denial of the existence of a personal god
5. Agnosticism – god cannot be known