The positive benefits of Leisure

Leisure The opportunity to take part in activities that may bring satisfaction mentally, socially, physically and spiritually It gives people the opportunity to take part in creative activities and to develop their talents. These can be used in worship Dance – showing a sacred story or think of the Whirling Dervishes and how their movements are part of worship

Leisure Artists have created great works: Muslin artists and geometric patterns ( Dome of the Rock) Michelangelo, Da Vinci Musicians have been inspired to write songs, musicals, and oratorios which reflect their faith – Handel’s Messiah, Lloyd Webber and Joseph

Leisure The Indian film industry – Bollywood was built on the religious epics of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana

How can leisure help a person to be creative? How can leisure help religious believers live fulfilled lives? Task: Take one example of either art, music, dance or film and explain how it has been inspired by religion. Include the example and be prepared to present to the rest of the class.

How is music used in religion?

What is happening in this photo? What is the atmosphere like?

So what exactly is religious music? It is music which expresses feelings about one’s religion and how their religion affects the way they think and feel about life.

Religious music: Public and Private Public – religious music can be public to help lead worship. Such as a choir in a church or a group of Buddhist monks chanting together. Music is also used for particular events such as weddings and funerals. Private – religious music can be private. Listening to music can help with meditation (Buddhists) and reflection within public worship or at home. Task: Explain how religious music is used in public and private worship.

Christianity Music can be used to assist worshippers in prayer and contemplation. It is also used to praise God through singing hymns. Hymns, many written a long time ago, unite the whole congregation of worshippers in confirming their beliefs and praising God. Some hymns include words of scripture put to music. In most Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, the words of worship have been modernised from 16 th century English to make them easier to understand.

Devotion Religious music is usually written to express deep spiritual feelings, often of love and devotion to God, and to help others share in those feelings and express their own devotion to God. Religious music such as hymns praise god and can inspire people to worship God. Revelation Some religious people believe that God is using them to reveal truths about himself through them and that this is why they are making music – to pass on Gods message to the rest of the world. Inspiration Someone might be inspired to make music because of the talent they have in composing music or singing. Or maybe because of a desire to share their feelings with others. They might have been inspired to make music by something they witnessed, felt or experienced which they feel might have involved God. How and Why religious music is produced

1.Know the purpose of music 2.Understand the different types of music 3.Explain What makes music religious and what makes it spiritual. Why use music in worship? Convey moods and meanings Inspirational words/lyrics Can excite and inspire Can impact on emotions/wellbeing A source of devotion A way of conveying feelings and emotions Can any of the ideas from your task be used to answer this question?

This is an example of Revelation, Inspiration AND Devotion all in One example! John Newton was a British Sailor in the 18 th Century. To cut a long story short, he got caught up in a violent sea storm one day. He called out saying; “God, save me!” He was saved. This was a turning point in his life. He became a religious figure. He wrote one of the most famous songs in the English speaking world – Amazing Grace. He believed that God had revealed religion to John and he firmly believed in God now, he had been inspired by this experience to write a poem showing devotion to God for saving him. Answer the following questions into your books in FULL SENTENCES: Q1 – Explain how someone religious might be inspired to make music. Q2 – Explain how revelation can affect someone to create music. Q3 – Explain how devotion can result in making music. 1.Know the purpose of music 2.Understand the different types of music 3.Explain What makes music religious and what makes it spiritual. 4.Evaluate the production of religious music ( k