Palestinian Israeli conflict

go to the following website:
http://israelipalestinian.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=002491

Agree or disagree with the (3) questions presented

click on each of the questions and read through the opinions of those involved to develop your opinion

Cite which sources you base your opinion off of.

Sikkhism Brochure

Using Word create a brochure on one of the following:

Khalsa (the5 K’s)

Festivals (choose 2)

The Gurdwara (a self tour guide)

Open a new word document using the project gallery. Search for brochure templates and select one from the choices.

You must include the information from the book as well as pictures and additional relevant information from internet sources.

Brochures need to be attractive (Mr. Neil would pick one up while visiting India)

Shinto Kami's and Shrines

Go to the following website: Shinto Shrine List

Read through the list of Shrines and Deities they are associated with. Select 5 Kamis and their shrines. Explain their significance to those who whorship them most closely.

Reading questions

•Identify each of the following:

–Rama and Sita

–Hanuman

–Sarasvati

–Shiva

–Rig Veda

–Upanishads

–Puranas

–Ramayana

–Bhakti

–Bhagavad - Gita

Kebaba!!!!

I am sending out permission slips Tuesday with students for a field trip on Thursday. I apologize for the short notice. Please sign the permission slip and return to me on Thursday before the trip. If you were not here on Tuesday please come by and pick one up before class Thursday. Students who do not have parent permission to leave school will not be allowed to go and will need to complete an alternate assignment at school.

Islamic Celebrations

Islamic celebrations
Research one the celebrations/festivals found on pages 78-79. Groups (in class) will present on Tuesday 3/15

Islam questions (video)

1. Who was Muhammad and when did he receive his revelation? What is the Hijrah?

2. What is the Hadith? And how is it used?

3. Describe the Islamic idea of the Oneness of God. How is it different than Christianity?

Video Questions “The Hajj”

1. Why is Medina significant?

2. List the things pilgrims do to prepare for Mecca (individual and collectively)

3. What are the “tasks” to be fulfilled during the Hajj?

4. How have the Saudis dealt with the logistics of hosting the Hajj?

Here is the link to the video:

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/mecca-diaries

Story Board and ME Map

Assigned today was a story board (comic life) on the life and teachings of Jesus. Due next class on friday. Also assigned but no due date set is a Middle East map over the places we have and will be discussing.

Judaism Terms/concepts

Origins of the Jews

Covenant

Exodus

10 commandments

Promised land

Kings

Roman Conquest

Palestine.

Masada

CE

BCE

Torah, Prophets, Writing

Torah

Prophets

Writings

Mishnah and Torah

Messiah

Meeting, Study, and Worship (end of class Tue.)

Synogogue

Torah Scrolls

Rabbi

Rituals Beliefs Customs and Symbols

Birth and Circumcision

Bar mitzvah

Marriage

Death

Yarmulke

Celebrations, Remembrance and Symbolic Events

Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur

Sukkot

Simhat Torah

Hanukah

Diaspora

zionism

Marriage issues.

Syllabus

Religions of the World Nate Neil

Rm. C204 nate.neil@bend.k12.or.us

Text: Religions of the World 541-322-5822

Blog: summitreligions.blogspot.com

Course scope and sequence:

We will survey the major religions of the world including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Shintoism, and Taoism. This is a religions class in a secular High School…you are expected to treat everyone with respect and opinions will not be judged. This is an opportunity for you to learn the agreed upon facts of the religions covered not to judge them based on personal attachment, stereotypes, or whose right and wrong.

4-5 weeks (The Abrahamic Faiths)

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam which all trace their tradition

back to Abraham.

4-5 weeks (The Vedic Faiths)

Veda which means “sacred knowledge” or “learning” in Sanskrit

(the oldest surviving written language India) describes the 3

faiths that arose out of India from a common Veda culture.

4-5 weeks (Other Major Traditions)

The roots of these faiths are wither not as clear or not share a

clear ancestry with other major faiths and include Shinto,

Taoism, and Sikhism.

Remainder of Semester – “minor” religions and sectarianism

We’ll look at some of the less well-known and understood faiths

as well as why many religions have multiple traditions that

sometimes war with each other.

What you need: Book, paper, something to write with everyday, and

homework if previously assigned.

Grading/scoring: 90< = A; 80< = B; 70< = C; 60< = D; F for failed to participate

Daily Journal: Free write for 5-10 minutes at the beginning of every class and to be graded bi-weekly ( I will tell you the number of entries you should have and because you were told ahead of time you are expected to have them done when you miss class.

Mobile Mania!

Religions Project.

Religions Project. Due Friday, Feb 4th.
Using the Example in the room, construct a Mobil showing the symbols, and listing the major components of the major religions of the world. You may also make a poster, or come up with some other appropriate visible representaion. Next week, bring in string, coat hangers, etc. I'll assemble what supplies I have. Please share.

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