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Introducing Religions - for iPod/iPhone
by The Open University
Why study religion? An understanding of the world’s religious traditions is crucial in helping us to appreciate not just the varied forms of belief and practice that we encounter at home, abroad and in the media, but also the influence that religion has on world affairs. This course offers an introduction to the study of religions, and in particular to six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, including the various roles of their founders and leaders, their texts, rituals, practices and behaviors. This practical insight will enable you to develop a better understanding of different beliefs and worldviews and what these mean to their adherents. This material is taken from The Open University Course A217 Introducing Religions.
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Introducing Religions
A short introduction to this album.
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The architecture of a mosque
The largest and most splendid mosque in India.
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An important shrine in Delhi
The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi.
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Hinduism in an Indian village
How Hindu practice has changed in a small Indian village over the last 25 years
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Varanasi: An important religious site
Varanasi, on the Ganges, is one of the most important Hindu religious sites.
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The evolution of Hinduism
Hinduism is an evolving religion both in India and internationally. Mathura, the reputed birthplace of Krishna, is now an international centre
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The place of Enlightenment
Bodhgaya in northern India is famous for Buddhists and Hindus as the place where the Buddha gained enlightenment. It is a site of pilgrimage and prayer for monks and lay Buddhists from all over the world.
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Becoming a Buddhist monk
Trainees come from all over Sri Lanka to a Theravada centre near Colombo to train as monks. For local people too it is an important cultural institution
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Everyday Jewish life
Leslie and Irene Lancaster on the everyday life of a Jewish family.
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Greek orthodox Holy communion
Holy communion in the Greek orthodox church
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Three different Sikh temples
Comparing three very different Sikh temples or Gurudwaras, beginning with the most important shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar
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The importance of music in Sikhism
On the importance and complexity of music in the Sikh religion
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Initiation into a Sikh sect
Initiation into a strict Sikh sect
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A Sikh school
The Guru Nanak Sikh School in London
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Why study religion? An understanding of the world’s religious traditions is crucial in helping us to appreciate not just the varied forms of belief and practice that we encounter at home, abroad and in the media, but also the influence that religion has on world affairs. This course offers an introduction to the study of religions, and in particular to six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, including the various roles of their founders and leaders, their texts, rituals, practices and behaviors. This practical insight will enable you to develop a better understanding of different beliefs and worldviews and what these mean to their adherents. This material is taken from The Open University Course A217 Introducing Religions.
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