Warm Up # 3 What types of questions do religions answer for us?

Today’s Goals Learn some of the basic vocabulary that will show up throughout the religions unit. H.S. 3 Explain the historical development and impact of major world religions and philosophies.

Religion Notes

Things to Remember in this unit Be Advised :When we talk about religions we are talking in general terms. You may have different beliefs about a religion. Be Respectful! We will be having mature discussions, respect others beliefs and opinions. Be Willing! Share your opinions, your questions, don’t be afraid to participate.

Why is religion so difficult?

Religions Class Survey Number your paper 1-10. Answer with a agree or disagree. 1. I am a religious person. 2. People are born good. 3. Charity is important. 4. Without laws, there would be chaos. 5. People are selfish.

Religions Class Survey 6. Being in nature is good for the soul. 7. There is no right way to live, everyone should figure out what works for them. 8. Religion is the source of a lot of conflict. 9. Talking about religion makes me uncomfortable. 10. I want to know more about religions outside of my own.

Essential Question: What are the different ways we can organize or group a religion?

History and Dates BC = Before Christ AD = Ano Domini or In the year of our lord CE = Current Era BCE – Before Current Era

Philosophy v. Religion In the Greek: Philos = lover, Sophia = knowledge/wisdom “Love of knowledge” Answers big q’s without the supernatural Answers big q’s and involves belief in and worship of God or gods Both are beliefs systems or ways of organizing our beliefs

Theism = belief about the existence of God/gods How many gods? Theism = belief about the existence of God/gods Mono – One God Poly – Many gods A – no God Pan – god is/is in all things

Universal v. Ethnic Anyone can be a part of that religion/ philosophy Proselytizing: attempting to convert others to a religion or belief Seek converts Anyone can be a part of that religion/ philosophy Most are born into the religion/or a particular race

Questions all religions seek to answer Why are we here? How did we get here? What happens to us when we are no longer here? What is “right action?” How do you live a good life? Why do bad things happen?

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Essential Question: What are the different ways we can organize or group a religion?

After the Lesson… Highlight important information Cross out non-essential information Star (*) any information that might show up on a test/quiz. Once the teacher has stopped talking or the project is over On the right hand side students should Highlight important information Cross out non-essential information Star (*) any information that might show up on a test/quiz.

Compare your notes with a partner! After the Lesson… Compare your notes with a partner! If Students missed information during the lecture they should work with a friend in the class to: Fill in Gaps Correct information they copied wrong Identify important information

Generate Good Study Questions What type of question should I write? Your questions should reflect: Information on the right side Questions that help you study Info that might appear on a test Info you don’t understand Gaps in your notes Phrase the Question on the left so that it helps you recall the information on the right Tell Students that the Questions on the left side should Reflect the information on the right side Be Good study questions that will help them remember the information on the right side Be phrased like possible test questions Areas of confusion Gaps in Notes

At home that night… Look over that page of notes (1-3 mins.) Write a 3 or 4 sentence summary Identify the most important pieces of information. Answer the Essential Question and your questions on the left side in that summary. They can think of the summary at the bottom of the page as a nightly Quickwrite It should reflect the most important information from the lecture