PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Islamic Celebrations
Members of the Islamic Center of Washington, DC discuss the religious and spiritual significance of Ramadan and the celebration that concludes it, Eid al-Fitr, in this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. [1:50]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zakaat
In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Imam Bashar Arafat, a scholar and interfaith leader in Baltimore, Maryland, describes zakaat, an almsgiving tax that Muslims pay annually. [2:01]
Peninsula Bible Church
Peninsula Bible Church: Is Anything Too Hard for God? (Jeremiah, Chapts. 32 33)
This is an interesting interpretation of Chapters 32 and 33 of the Book of the prophet Jeremiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Religion: African Methodist Episcopal Church
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the African Methodist Episcopal Church straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive lesson.
Peninsula Bible Church
Jonah: The Reluctant Ambassador
This is an audio commentary on the Book of the prophet Jonah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Peninsula Bible Church
Joshua: Guidebook to Victory
A brief discussion of Joshua from an evangelical point of view.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Early Belief Systems
This unit explores how humans seem to naturally be drawn to supernatural beliefs and how those religious beliefs aid in forming and sometimes defining many cultures.
Smart History
Smarthistory: The Five Major World Religions
"Where do we come from?" Questions like this are central to world religions. In this TED-Ed video, the intertwined histories and cultures of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam are explained. [11:10]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ramadan Moon
The sighting of a new moon determines the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, follow the process of sighting a new moon for American Muslims. [4:50]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Five Major World Religions
While separate and distinct, the five major world religions: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam all help followers answer commly asked existential questions. They origins and beliefs are briefly outlined in this...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Religion
Figuring out the universe was important to early societies. Read about Egyptian religious practices in honoring their gods, burial rites, and interpretation of the afterlife. Be sure to watch the PBS video. Requires RealPlayer.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Evil: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss how evil is dealt with by a variety of religious traditions. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Evil."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Family Structure: Lesson 1
This lesson will discuss the how religion impacts the family structure indifferent traditions. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Family Structure."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Historical Approaches: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how historical methods are used in the study of religion. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Historical Approaches."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Many "Worlds" in One: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the ways in which religion serves to categorize, divide, and distinguish different parts of the world. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Many "Worlds" in One."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Monotheism: Lesson 4
This lesson discusses and broadly defines monotheism within the context of the three major "Western" faith of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Monotheism."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: National Religions: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain national religions. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "National Religions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Reasons for Studying Religion: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss both the motivation for, and the benefits of, studying religion. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Reasons for Studying Religion."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Religion as Myth: Lesson 4
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 4 of 4 in the series...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Religious & Political Issues: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss some political issues which are taken up by religions. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Religious & Political Issues."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Religious Impulse: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the psychological, moral, spiritual, and emotional motivations that underlie the drive toward religious thinking and practice. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "The Religious Impulse."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transmission of the Teaching: Lesson 3
This lesson discusses in general terms the ways in which religious traditions perpetuate and define themselves via sacred texts, oral traditions, ritual, liturgy, preaching, and works. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Transmission of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transmission of the Teaching: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses in general terms the ways in which religious traditions perpetuate and define themselves via sacred texts, oral traditions, ritual, liturgy, preaching, and works. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Transmission of...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
In this video episode [7:01] from The Favorite Poem Project, Reverand Michael Haynes, a minister living in Boston, describes himself and explains why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled "A Psalm of Life" is an inspiration to his...