Other Religious Beliefs
Students will learn the religious beliefs and practices of others
Judiasm
· Students will learn Judaism, including the following:
o Describe the universal nature of the scriptural covenants of Israelites
o Discuss the origin and development of Judaism during the First Temple Period
o Discuss the origin and development of monotheistic Judaism during the Second Temple Period
o Discuss the components and development of the Hebrew Bible (Torah, etc.) and the Talmud
o Identify and discuss basic doctrines, practices, and festivals of modern Jewish movements
Christianity
· Students will learn the New Testament origins of Christianity and the nature of early Christian doctrines and practices, including the following:
o Discuss the development of the doctrine of Trinity, and episcopal versus apostolic authority.
o Describe the major traditions within Christianity: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant.
Islam
· Students will learn Islam, including the following:
o Remember the history of Muhammad and the first four caliphs
o Discuss the origin and makeup of the Quran, and identify concepts including Hadith and Sharia
o Identify the major factions of Islam-the Sunni and the Shi'a-and remember their origins
Eastern Religious Traditions
· Students will learn Eastern religious traditions, including the following:
o Describe the concept of "monist" theology and cosmology, as represented in "eastern" religion
o Identify the gods of the Hindu Trimurti and their consorts, as well as the avatars of Vishnu
o Identify and discuss major Hindu texts (Baghavad Gita, etc.) and holidays (Holi, etc.)
o Identify the major gurus, scriptures, dietary constraints, and Khalsa elements of Sikh faith
o Discuss events in the life of Sidharta Gautama-the Buddha-that led to his enlightenment
o Identify and discuss the four noble truths and the eightfold middle path of Buddhism
o Discuss basic Daoist philosophy, including the notions of wu wei and complementary opposites
o Discuss the basic concepts of Confucian philosophy, including respect for state, elders, and others
o Discuss and differentiate between the concepts of "monotheism" and "monoist" religious constructs
