1. Introduction to World Religion

2. Name as many religions as you can, you have two minutes.

4. The exact number of religions in the world is unknown. Best estimates place the number around 4,200. Of this number, a dozen have been classified as “major world religions.”

6. Buddhism (360 million)

7. Christianity (2 billion)

8. Confucianism (6 million)

9. Hinduism (900 million)

10. Islam (1.3 billion)

11. Jainism (4 million)

12. Judaism (14 million)

13. Shinto (4 million)

14. Sikhism (23 million)

15. Daoism (2.7 million)

17. What is religion? According to your book: Religion is an organized system of beliefs and practices, often centered on one of more gods. One or more gods? Monotheism: Mono = one Theism = God or Deity Polytheism: Poly = Many Theism = God or Deity

18. Monotheistic Religions Christianity God, The Trinity Islam Allah Judaism Jehovah, Yahweh Sikhism God, many names

19. Polytheistic/Other Religions Hinduism Over 2,000 gods, but many worship Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, and Lakshimi Buddhism No one god or major emphasis on a Deity, however, Buddha is a highly revered figure.

20. Group Project Each group of 4-5 will be assigned one of the world’s major religions, and will complete to following task: Create a web of the religion, include the following: Basic Ideas & Beliefs Symbols Holy Books Prophets Clergy Sects Holidays/Religious Ceremonies Funeral Practices Places of Worship Holy Sites & Places Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5

21. For Example:

22. Group Project (cont.) Assign a group member to each of the areas you will need information on about the assigned religion. Your web must include all of these areas! (This may mean writing: This religion does not have ______.) Your group must include at least 5 pictures somewhere on/around your web. These may be hand drawn or computer printed/created. You will have two class periods to do your research and complete your web. Each group member will share the information they found during group presentations. Be creative, this project should be fun!