National Geographic
National Geographic: Languages and Religions of Europe
Lesson activities in which students explore major religions and languages of Europe. Comprehensive adaptable learning materials.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Religious Freedom
A comprehensive learning module on religious freedom that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn about the major world religions,...
Other
Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
Curated OER
University of Texas: India: Languages and Minority Religions
This interesting map of India from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows the three major language families in India along with the percentages of the minor religions in the country.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Religions of the World
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: Religion
This Virtual Bangladesh site discusses the major religions present in Bangladesh.
BBC
Bbc: Religions: Customs & Beliefs of Pentecostalism
A nice review of the major beliefs and teachings of the Pentecostal Christian sect. They are sometimes mistakenly label "fundamentalist" when that is not correct.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: World Religions Test
This test correlates with the 6th Grade Ohio Standards in Social Studies. The questions are centered around the 5 major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).
Mayflower History
Mayflower history.com: Church and Religion
Explains the major religious beliefs held by the Pilgrims.
British Library
British Library: Sacred Texts: Understanding Sacred Texts
A unique and appealing interactive site! What are sacred books? Where do religious stories come from? Enjoy listening to 12 animated stories from major religions, & contemplate how relevant they are to people today!
Other
Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
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West Virginia University: A Summary of Native American Religions
This is an excellent introduction to Native American religious beliefs and practices. Includes an explanation of the major Native American Religions and their history. Site is extensive and exclusively text-based.
Other
Teaching About Religion: Diest Worldview
A brief surevy/examination of the major Deist beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
Other
Teaching About Religion: Jewish Worldview
A brief survey/examination of the major Jewish beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
Other
Teaching About Religion: Hindu Worldview
A brief survey/examination of the major Hindu beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
Other
Thomas Hagen: Major Differences Between the Colonies
History paper provides a general overview of the northern, middle, and southern colonies highlighting their differences in religion, economics, and social issues.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Religions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the basic tenets of 5 major world religions.
Other
Look Lex Encyclopedia: Bahrain: Religions
An interesting look at the religions and ethnic groups that make up the country of Bahrain where the majority of the population is Muslim of the Shi'i sect.
Other
Religion News Service (Rns)
A secular news and photo service that provides limited access to its 24-hour coverage of religious issues of the day. You can view abstracts of news stories that the service is following; click over to a calendar of events that lists the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Historical Buddha
Among the founders of the world's major religions, the Buddha was the only teacher who did not claim to be other than an ordinary human being. Read about his life in this article.
Other
Hindu Website: The Four Highest Aspects of Brahman
A detailed look at the four major aspects of Brahman from the Upanishads.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia
A 29-page pdf file containing an enormous amount of information about Russia. Includes major cities, holidays, history, geography, climate, natural resources, population, religion, education, economy, government, budget, industry and...
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Home Page
This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...
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