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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance: Seventh Day Adventist Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice research site! Here you will find the history, beliefs, practices, and more concerning Seventh-Day Adventists.
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Other

West Virginia University: A Summary of Native American Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Deity

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mauritania: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the religious beliefs of the people of Mauritania. Be sure to click on the topics to find out more about Islam in general and the sects that are prevalent in Mauritania.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: The Crusades: Motivations, Administration, and Cultural Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
Newberry Library learning module uses primary resources from which students examine Western Christian religious beliefs, political relationships, and personal values during the Middle Ages and how the goals and actions of the Crusades...
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Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Church and Religion

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains the major religious beliefs held by the Pilgrims.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Silk Road: 8 Goods Traded Along the Ancient Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The vibrant network opened up exchanges between far-flung cultures throughout central Eurasia. The Silk Road wasn't a single route, but rather a vibrant trade network that crisscrossed central Eurasia for centuries, bringing far-flung...
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Other

Beliefs and Activities for Jehovah's Witnesses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains Jehovah's Witnesses' religious views with links to various articles.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.
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Other

Religious Taoism: Taoist Practices and Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of Taoist philosophy and way of life. Includes information on the major symbols associated with Taoism, a discussion on the "Taoists Sects," and a short explanation of its origins and evolution as a religion.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
General overview of Islam, its origin, beliefs and practices and important books.
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Internet Infidels

The Ethics of Belief

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an essay by W.K. Clifford which says that no one should maintain a belief that is not justified by evidence. This essay has been frequently cited in the 20th century as a classic work in the philosophy of religious...
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: Data Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of surveys, polls and other data related to religion in the United States and around the world. It includes surveys of general population and also surveys taken from members of religious denominations.
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Other

The Pew Forum on Religion: Muslim Americans: A Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of a survey taken on Muslim Americans done in 2007 that reveals they are glad to be living in the United States and they are moderate in their religious beliefs.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Maya Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure of Mayan religion is outlined, covering beliefs, the priesthood, rituals, sacrifice, gods, etc.
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PBS

Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: The Calling: Film Discussion Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This discussion guide is designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complex issues in The Calling, a film that follows seven young Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Trials of Mary Dyer (1659 & 1660)

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary Dyer was on a spiritual quest to Boston, to Portsmouth, to Newport, and to the northwest coast of England, where she became an ardent member of a new religion - a Quaker, or a member of the Society of Friends. Determined to spread...
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Other

Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Religion in 18th Century America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides a detailed biography of this remarkable woman includes information about her writing, her health (she apparently suffered from migranes), her music, and her religious beliefs. A bibliography...
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Christian Denominations: The Church of Christ, Scientist (a.k.a. Christian Science)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice site! Info filled! Good research facts here on the Christian Scientist religion.
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Other

Life and Death in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
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Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: A Brief History of the Quakers [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the history of the Quakers in colonial America and their core beliefs.