1.   Each of you has been assigned a segment of a religion to study.  You must:  Create a powerpoint that gives information about that topic.  It must include:  A picture on every slide  All relevant information  You will create each segment separately and then put them together next week. Religion

2.   Creation date: when was the religion started.  Founder: Who was responsible for most of the views of the religion  # of followers: How many followers are there worldwide. Also, include where they mostly live Topic 1: Origins

3.   What are the core principles of the religion?  What rules must every believer follow?  Describe 2 major holidays/celebrations.  What do they believe happens when a person dies? Topic 2: Beliefs

4.   Are there any divisions in the followers of the main religion?  If so  Name the groups  Give the percentages of followers in those groups  Why do the 2 (or more) groups disagree? Topic 3: Groups/Sects

5.   God(s)  Is it monotheistic or polytheistic?  What do they believe about their god(s)?  Name and characteristics?  Major texts: What book(s) do they read that give them their beliefs? Topic 4: God(s) and Texts