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Sophia: Categorizing Religions: Lesson 2
This lesson provides an overview of the major divisions of religion and the broad categories into which they fall. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Categorizing Religions."
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Sophia: Christianity: Lesson 3
This lesson discusses Christianity from a historical and religious standpoint, tracing its origin in first century A.D./C.E. Judea to the present day, while introducing its main divisions and sects. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled...
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Sophia: Comparative Religion: Lesson 4
This lesson discusses comparative religion, which concerns itself with the study of the similarities and differences in the religions of the world. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Comparative Religion."
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Sophia: Making Connections With Different Cultures and Time Periods
This lesson will explore the importance of art history in terms of its ability to make connections with other cultures and time periods .
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Sophia: Functions of Religion: Lesson 4
This lesson will define Sacred Ritual and delineate Durkheim's three functions of religion. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Functions of Religion."
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Sophia: Origins of Religion: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss different accounts of the etymology of "religion" as well as some of the early manifestations of religion. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Origins of Religion."
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Sophia: Polytheism & Henotheism: Lesson 1
This lesson defines and differentiates polytheism, as the belief in multiple gods, from henotheism, the belief in a single god that allows for the possible existence of other gods. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Polytheism &...
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Sophia: Primal Religions: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses native, tribal, indigenous, and so-called "primitive" religions, with an eye toward identifying elements shared by such primal religions with other religious belief systems. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Primal...
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Sophia: Religion and Food: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe different religious practices concerning food, especially religously mandated dietary restrictions . It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Religion and Food."
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Sophia: Religion and Origins: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the role played by religion in providing a foundational story or "narrative" about where human beings came from. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Religion and Origins."
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Sophia: Religion and Society: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the role played by religion in the greater society, with emphasis on the often symbiotic relationship between religion and society. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Religion and Society."
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Sophia: Religion and the Family: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the inter-relationship between religion and the family, including the ways in which religion influences family structure, on the one hand, and the family may either support or undermine religion. It is 4 of 4 in...
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Sophia: Religion as Myth: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses both the myths that can be found at the base of many religions, as well as the view that contemporary religious practice is in fact just a vestige of older, non-rational modes of thought. It is 1 of 4 in the series...
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Sophia: Religious & Political Issues: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss some political issues which are taken up by religions. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Religious & Political Issues."