Curated OER
Exploring Religious Violence and Persecution in 16th Century Europe
Students watch a movie on religious violence in 16th century Europe and then write a background about a picture they are given on violence. In this religious violence lesson plan, students create the background by making inferences about...
Curated OER
Nazi Germany Through An Examination of the Holocaust
Tenth graders read, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and present their ideas through multi-media about events of the Holocaust and Nazi Germany.
Curated OER
Mexican Independence Day
Students realize that countries have celebrations unique to them and demonstrate their understanding of the concept of tradition. They identify a family tradition that is important to each of them and demonstrate their understanding of...
Curated OER
The Philippines-U.S. Involvement
Pupils research and discuss the rational for U.S. involvement in the Philippines. They discuss overall foreign and domestic policies of the U.S. Then they create a timeline that highlights this impact.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Catholic Reformation
Explore the Catholic Reformation that occurred in response to the Protestant Reformation. Learn how the Jesuit society rose out of the Catholic Church to help change the image of the church and bring people back. The Jesuits focused on...
Other
Memorial U. Of Newfoundland: Religion, Society and Culture in Newfoundland
Collections of papers on Native Religions, Anglicans, Roman Catholics, Methodists, Moravians, Congregational Presbyterians, The Salvation Army and the Pentecostals as they appear in Newfoundland and Labrador's history.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Zionists
Provides history of the Zionist movement to segregate the Jewish people as a nation. Also discusses the Zionism in relation to Orthodox Judaism. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Religion in Tudor Times
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a slide show that focuses on religion during Tudor times from Henry VIII who was Catholic until 1533 when he broke with the church and from the Protestant Church of England to Elizabeth I in...
Britain Express
Britain Express: History: Medieval Britain: Medieval Monasteries in England
This site provides details on monastery life in Medieval England.
Ireland Information
History Early Christian Period (Ireland)
A brief history of the influence of Christianity in Ireland during the 5th - 9th centuries.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Protestant Revolution
History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: The Catholics Under Elizabeth
Article examines the treatment of Catholics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Huron Indians
This Catholic Encyclopedia entry was written in 1910 and contains a very complete history of the Huron, as well as in-depth looks at their religion, way of life, and even their personalities as a People. Please note that ?The Catholic...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Oratorio
An extensive explanation and history of the term oratorio. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...
Irelands Eye
The Curse of Cromwell
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.
Irelands Eye
Ulster Will Fight
A brief history of the religious and political struggles between what is now Ireland and Northern Ireland during the early 1900's.
Other
The Meaning of Easter
A great review of the importance of Easter to the Christian religion. You also get a brief life summary of Jesus, Jesus' last words and events, a timeline of Jesus' final week and more.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Mormonism
This article on the Mormonism provides information on the religion's founder (Joseph Smith), holy book, (the "Book of Mormon"), and basic tenets. Also included is a history of Mormonism and the Mormon people, including an overview of the...
Other
Depicting Devotion: Illuminated Books of Hours
A digital page-by-page walk through an illuminated Middle Age Book of Hours.
Other
El Salvador's Coffee
Here you'll find a history of coffee exportation and plantation life in El Salvador. You can also find a general overview of El Salvador including government, geography, religion, labor, and culture.
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Council of Trent
This site from Hanover College provides researchers with the official documents promulgated by the Council of Trent.