1. Comparative Religions Unit Overview

2. Religions Judaism Christianity Islam Confucianism Taosim Buddhism Hinduism

3. Things we will explore Historical Context Beliefs and Practices Primary Scriptures Secondary Commentaries Applications to modern life

4. What we will produce An Book for Teens in two parts: First: An introduction to each tradition. Second: Advice from each tradition on how to deal with problems common to teens.

5. A doable assignment? Compare and contrast the religions of the world. Apply their theories to current life.

6. Order to Chaos Laws Theories Conceptual Frameworks

7. Order to Chaos Laws: Like gravity in physics Theories: Like supply and demand in business Conceptual Framework: Like the dynastic cycle in Chinese history

8. How to use a conceptual framework: Choose one Modify it, if needed Use it to guide your studies Comment on the results of your studies Comment on the helpfulness of the framework Suggest something new to study further