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Social Studies 8: World Religions

AUDIO-VISUAL

Faith and Belief: Five Major Religions - Knowledge Unlimited, Learn 360
An overview of the five major religions. Segments include:
Early Religion; Judaism; Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; and the Role of History.

 

BOOKS

WEBSITES

Overview of World Religions. Division of Religion and Philosophy, University of Cumbria
​Timelines of the evolution of different world religions.

Philosophy of Religion. "Religions of the World"
​An online textbook by Philip A. Pecorino, a professor at Queensborough Community College, CUNY.
The chapter on Religions of the World provides an excellent overview of each religion.

Religions - BBC 
In this archived site BBC provides an good overview of religions and beliefs.

World Religions Map - Social Studies - PBS Learning
This interactive map identifies the different religions in countries around the world. This site also includes videos on six sacred journeys with Bruce Feiler  including: Jerusalum; Yoruba Religion of Southwestern Nigeria; Lourdes the Catholic Pilgramage Site; The Hajj: Islamic Sacred Pilgramage; The Evolution of Buddhism in Japan; and the Core Tenets of Hinduism.