1. Spread of World Religions

2. Christianity
As you watch the following video, write down three facts about Christianity.

3. Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in the New Testament.
Adherents of Christianity, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the only begotten Son of God and the Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (the part of scripture common to Christianity and Judaism).
Christian theology claims that Jesus Christ is a teacher, the model of a virtuous life, the revealer of God, as well as an incarnation of God, and most importantly the savior of humanity who suffered, died, and was resurrected to bring about salvation from sin.
Christians maintain that Jesus ascended into heaven, and most denominations teach that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, granting everlasting life to his followers. Christians call the message of Jesus Christ the Gospel ("good news") and hence label the earliest written accounts of his ministry as gospels.

4. Branches & Subdivisions
Major Christian Branches: (Eastern) Orthodox, (Roman) Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Restorationist, etc.
Orthodox, Anglicans, Protestants: O: by nation & language: Greek, Russian… A: by nations: esp. former British colonies P: by leaders/theologies: Lutheran, Reformed…
Groups within Catholicism: religious orders & societies (monastic, mendicant, apostolic, etc.), lay groups
What Is Christianity?

5. Christianity is classified as an Abrahamic religion.
Christianity began as a Jewish sect in the eastern Mediterranean, quickly grew in size and influence over a few decades, and by the 4th century had become the dominant religion within the Roman Empire.
During the Middle Ages, most of the remainder of Europe was Christianized, with Christians also being a (sometimes large) religious minority in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of India. Following the Age of Discovery, through missionary work and colonization, Christianity spread to the Americas and the rest of the world.
Christianity has played a prominent role in the shaping of Western civilization at least since the 4th century. As of the early 21st century, Christianity has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion adherents, representing about a quarter to a third of the world’s population.

6. Percentage of population that practices some form of Christianity.

7. The Creeds: short professions of faith
Foundational Texts
The Bible: official collection of books, in two parts: both Old Testament & New Testament
The Creeds: short professions of faith
Other Writings: writings of Church leaders throughout history
What Is Christianity?

8. 10 Commandments (short form)
1. You shall have no other gods before Me. 2. You shall not make idols. 3. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet.

9. Jesus Christ
A depiction of Jesus as a child with his mother, Mary, the Theotokos of Vladimir (12th century).

10. Death and Resurrection of Jesus
The death and resurrection of Jesus are usually considered the most important events in Christian Theology, partly because they demonstrate that Jesus has power over life and death and therefore has the authority and power to give people eternal life.

11. Trinity
Trinity refers to the teaching that the one God comprises three distinct, eternally co-existing persons; the Father (from whom the Son and Spirit proceed), the Son (incarnate in Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Together, these three persons are sometimes called the Godhead, although there is no single term in use in Scripture to denote the unified Godhead.

12. Trinity
Trinity refers to the teaching that the one God comprises three distinct, eternally co-existing persons; the Father (from whom the Son and Spirit proceed), the Son (incarnate in Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Together, these three persons are sometimes called the Godhead, although there is no single term in use in Scripture to denote the unified Godhead.

14. Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci

15. Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci

16. Pieta Michelangelo - Renaissance

17. Pieta Michelangelo - Renaissance

18. Making Comparisons Objective: Assignment Time allotted:
To demonstrate your knowledge of the five major world religions and make comparisons among Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism.
Assignment
With a partner or by yourself, use your notes to complete your world religions chart.
Highlight or make notes of how all of the religions are similar to one another
i.e., Jerusalem is the Holy City for three major work religions.
Note: At least two pieces of information need to connect each religion with another.
Time allotted:
15 minutes

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Review quizlet
Look for this link in your remind text!
Flashcards
Games
Matching
Beat my time and you get a lame prize...
15 minutes

21. Group Recordings Objective: Assignment: Time allotted: 10 minutes
To demonstrate the connections between the world’s major religions
Assignment:
Record your findings on the diagram provided.
Every group must add a fact to the posters provided
Time allotted: 10 minutes

22. Similarities and Differences of the Abrahamic Religions
Judaism
Islam
Christianity

23. Religions Quiz: What to Study
Study your notes!
Hinduism and Buddhism
Judaism and Islam
Christianity
Format of quiz
15 multiple choice questions
4 DBQ questions (the questions are based on a document provided)
1 Constructed response question
Must be able to compare two religions citing similarities and differences. Two paragraphs!

24. Exit Slip
1) What is the holy text of Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity?
2) What two religions believe in reincarnation and karma?
3) Identify the guiding principles for each faith:
Hinduism -
Buddhism -
Judaism -
Christianity -
Islam -