A study companion to Introduction to world religions

For the Instructor: How to Use This Guide

For the Student: How to Use This Guide

Pre-Test Assessment

Part 1. Understanding Religion

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 2. Religions of Antiquity

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 3. Indigenous Religions

Summary

Key Traditions

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Annotated Bibliography

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 4. Hinduism

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 5. Jainism

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 6. Buddhism

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 7. Sikhism

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 8. Zoroastrianism

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 9. Judaism

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 10. Christianity

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 11. Islam

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 12. The Religions of East Asia

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 13. The Bahá'í Faith

Summary

Key Personalities

Primary Source Readings

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

Part 14. Religions in Today's World

Summary

Key Personalities

Key Terms

Questions for Study and Discussion

Questions for Reflection

Selected Web Resources

A Short Guide to Writing Research Papers on World Religions