This
is an interactive and informative web page that offers such services
as the Catholic Encyclopedia and information on different religions.
Discussions on the modern issues regarding Catholics today are
a major focus. This site is valuable to Catholic educators because
the site recognizes the diversities of Catholics in the Church
today. -- Michelle Kim
This site is entitled Religion & Ethics. It gives descriptions
of most religions of the world, their places of worship, and Ethic
Issues such as Abortion, Euthanasia, War, Marriage, Human Cloning,
etc. in each of these religions. It is interesting to hear the
views of the different religions.Included on this site as well
are quizzes about World Religions, dates and origins of religious
festivals all year round and historical civilisations. -- Michaela
Kraus
This
site is a resource center for teachers and students.You can get
a lot of ideas such as videos to show, or quizes to gives. They
also have lesson plans and different trivia games that students
would enjoy This site can be very useful to gather materials up
forone of your lessons, but you cannot depend on this site for
everything- Sean Hyponen
This
site is devoted to bringing to one place on the internet the key
books and writings of human spiritual and religious thought. Covering
the major world religions of the world, alternative spiritual
systems, and ancient mythologies, this is an ever expanding work
in the making. This site also has explanations on the different
sects of the muslim religion and explanations on almost any religions
you can think of. It does an interesting job of comparing and
contrasting religions as well. - Fabiana De Menech
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This site is mainly a history site, but because many historical
events happen in Christianity, you can use this site for lesson
plans and additional resources, like articles and pictures.
- This site has usefulness, when dealing with the historical aspects
of religion. For a spiritual understanding this site is not useful.-
Sean Hyponen
This
website will be helpful to those who teach the grade 11 World
Religions course. The aim of this site is to foster the establishment
of interfaith understanding by emphasizing the common denominators
underlying all religions and looking at the diversity of each
of them. Within the site there are several sections that one can
explore. There is a detailed section on the background information
of the various world religions. Also, there is a section titled
science and religion, spirituality and morality. In this section
one can look at links related to religious motivated wars and
911 terrorism. This site is a good resource that promotes religious
tolerance, freedom and understanding. It is extremely useful for
teachers who want to bring current events into their classroom.
This site gives a lot of background information on situations
that the world experiences today (911) and makes the connection
with the past. A lot of the problems the world encounters today,
is a result of peoples intolerance of other religions hundreds
of years ago.-- J. Brennan
This website offers prayers of peace compiled from different world
religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism). Teachers
could use this website to enhance their lessons when teaching
about world religions or when praying for peace around the world.
This site is an
introduction to the study of world religions. The focus of the
site is on Islam, Judasim, Buddhism, Animism, Christianity,
and Hinduism. Very teacher friendly!--Tania Paniculam
This
is a great site which provides links to the English translations
to the Scriptural writings and documents of the world's religions.
This is a fabulous and easy resource for students and teachers.
In many cases there are several documents listed under each religion,
which provides the reader with a wider selection of material.
This is an excellent site to obtain scripture for any religion
course, but in particular the new Grade 11 and old Grade 12 World
Religions course. As well, this would be a fabulous resource to
use for the opportunity to incorporate technology in a religion
class, a chance for many to read the words of various faiths that
would not be easily obtained for a classroom setting. -Danielle
Madden
Their
motto is that the study of the world's religions will lead to
an understanding of religious diversity. Understanding of religion
will lead to inter-religious dialogue. Dialogue will lead to
peace among religions. Peace among religions will lead to peace
among the nations. This site is maintained by the Ontario Consultants
on Religious Tolerance. Their site is an amazing resource that
has many different religious views on topics ranging from inter-faith
marriages to female genetal mutilation. Great for Intermediate
and Senior grades! - Fabiana De Menech
There
are also lessons for teachers to download -15 downloadable schemes
of work such as Search for God, Justice & Christians, Religious
Figures, Buddha, Environment, Jesus Resurrection and more -- Sylvie
Gagnon
This
site provides you with an online index, which includes all of
the world religions and particular studies involving ethical aspects
of them. As well, you are able to access specific information
regarding these world religions by clicking on the subtitles located
below the world religion title. This is a great resource for teachers
as well as a great tool for students who are completing projects
on world religions. ---Leanne Iaboni
This
web site offers prayers of celebrations, adorations, and meditations
and in vocations. It includes prayers from different religions
as well as for different cultures eg. African, Celtic, Christian,
Confucianism and Native. It also allows the participant to suggest
a prayer. This web site is useful for Catholic educators in expanding
the experience of prayers for students through inclusion and respect.
-- Michelle Kim
Personal
web site. This website includes descriptions of some world
religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and
African Religion. Also, the web site browsers have access to numerous
resources about world religions. Resources include, books, popular
music, videos and other websites.
This website is great for teachers who are teaching a unit about
cultures. Information presented on this website can help teachers
and students learn about the beliefs of others and clear up misunderstandings
that they may have about other religions. As a Catholic community,
it is important for us to appreciate other cultures and traditions.
We should love one another despite people's religious and cultural
differences. -- TD
This
link provides a wealth of information regarding the history
of the Catholic Church. This is a useful tool to educators wishing
to find details regarding the history of the Church.--Dora Turi
This
website provides teachers with an understanding of other world
faiths and religious philosophies. This is a well organized
site that includes personal pages which have stories from people
who have experienced a variety of religions, and articles page
that discusses the major world regions and their various views
on God, salvation and the afterlife and a data page that give
statistics on the various religions. This resource would be
of interest to those who are involved in the teaching of world
religions. --J. Brennan
Shannon
Thunderbird is an educator, storyteller, and a speaker.
Her site about First Nations culture is extensive and student friendly
resource that covers contemporary issues, spiritual beliefs, history,
and art. This site has a main page for each topic that allows students educators
to link onto more specific topics on other pages.
Link
buttons provide access to stories of various Tribes. There is an
excellent site about the Innu Nation, which includes cultural and
historical background as well as information about current issues
they are facing.The Grade 6 classes doing Native Studies should
find this a wonderful informational site as well as adding a Literature
component to the topic. --Anne D'Andrea
The
site lists various units for teachers dealing withmulticulturalism.
What I found wonderful about this site is that units for all grade
levels were listed and were specific. The theme units on Aboriginals
gave very general ideas yet it clearly laid out many books, internet
sources, videos, software, craft supplies etc. that could be used
throughout. The site also listed various pre reading and discussion
questions to go along with the outlined activities. At the end
of the list of themes presented were links to Native American
sites and an index of Resources. What a fantastic website for
all.--Betty-Ann Cocomile
This
is a website set up by the Ermeneskin Cree Nation in regards to
their own school system that they have implemented in Alberta.
It outlines the objective of the school board as being to integrate
Cree teaching into the curriculum as outlined by the government
of Alberta. The interesting element of this website, is that it
outlines Cree spirituality and explains how it is integrated into
the school. It would be a useful website for students of a World
Religion course, as well as useful as a means of comparing the
way that school boards of other faiths, integrate their faith
into the curriculum. There are many links to all of the schools
in their board and detailed explanations of the area that the
board serves, as well as job postings and more practical information.
-- Cynthia Bettio
This
site is good for students who are taking the World Religion course.
For part of the course has to deal with the different forms of Judaism
and how each group sees themselves and how they see other Jews.
What this site does and show the issues reform Jews deal with and
how they cope in the world. This site shows the social aspect of
their culture and what they do to encourage other Jews to participate
in their faith.
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This site is a course in the World Religion subject. This site goes
through the ins and outs of Judaism and offers up articles, questions
and test on each subject matter.
- If you no nothing on Judaism this site is great to get information
so that you can be better inform.
Just realize this is someone's opinion on a religion so you have
to be carefully with any biases.
- Sean Hyponen
Although this website states that its content was written for children
between the ages of seven and eleven it provide simplistic yet understandable
explanations to the history of Islam and the prophet Mohammed that
even high school students can appreciate. Click on the link “Introduction
to Islam” and you will get a succinct explanation on how and
where the religion began. It also contains a map of the world with
the shaded area around the Middle East and Northern Africa depicting
the origins and scope of Islam. Click on the link “Muhammad”
to get an overview of who this person was and how he influenced
Islam. The link “Quran” summarizes the Muslim holy book
and its contents. The link titled “Artifacts” explains
and shows great pictures of various Islamic artifacts including
the Musalla, the Compass, The Tigiyha, The Scroll, The Quran Stand,
EID cards and The Miswek. The link titled “Five Pillars of
Wisdom” explains the five duties that one must live by if
one is a Muslim. The link titled “Islam Festivals” describes
the two main Muslim festivals “Festival of Eid ul-Fitr”
and “Eil ul-Adha”. The link “Islamic Art”
explain that Muslims do not draw human figures or animals because
they have been taught to worship only God. Their art work is made
up of flowers and richly patterned shapes based on geometrical design.
The links titled “Family Life” and “Daily Life”
explains such things as arranged marriages, death, views on the
role of the Muslim family and clothing. The link titled “Islam
Words” provides an extensive list and definitions of common
Muslim words such as Allah, Ramadam and Halal. Overall, this website
acts as a good introductory resource for students to the story of
Islam and can easily be used and/or integrated as the introduction
of this unit to students.--Anthony Sinisi
An
excellent overview and links site. Compiled by Dr. Dr. Goldas at
the University of Georgia. This website offers a complete view of
Islamic beliefs and ideology. From the different groups of Islam,
maps of the Islamic countries. See the different religious art and
music. Also you get to see the the role of women and the issues
that they face in the Islamic world. This site is good for teachers
and students. For resources teachers can look up the Qur'an, or
the thoughts of the prophets. Students can also learn more about
what the Islamic people really feel about the Western world. --
Sean Hyponen
This webpage provides the viewer with a look into
common problems that present themselves to the Islamic people.
It looks at the teaching of Allah and reflects on human behaviour
relative to these teachings. It provides a forum for discussion
for people of the Islamic faith. I would not recommend using this
page as a source for teachers in terms of information, but rather
as a source for understanding the Islamic belief and the structure
to their faith. This would make a great resource for students
who fail to understand and conceptualize the differences between
Christianity and the Islamic faith. -- Andrea
Spence
This
Religion of Islam website is dedicated to help people understand
the Islamic religion. It offers an introduction to Islam, which
explores the following: Allah (God); faith; prophets and messengers;
rights dedicated by nature and determined by Islamic Law; the right
way to be followed; women; knowledge; civilization; law; tolerance;
human rights and morality. Teachers can use this information to
help students better comprehend the religion and possibly make comparisons
and connections to other religions. This site further outlines what
the religion of Islam is, forms and times of prayer, sacred worship
places, and the five Pillars of Islam. This site is useful for teachers
because it is informative. It allows teachers to incorporate technology
when teaching religion because it includes audio and video resources
which can help students in the understanding of the Islamic religion.--Angela
Sambolec
This
website focuses on Muslim moral principles and the impact of religious
belief on family life and gender roles today. Misinformation and
misconception about Muslim women proliferates in the world today
among non-Muslims and Muslims. This website helps you to understand
the true stance Islam takes on gender issues and the role of women.
On the homepage you will find the following links and information.
Click on the link titled “Women in Islam, Status and Articles”
and discover numerous articles ranging from topics on The status
of Women in Islam, Islam and Feminism, Islamic Women and Society,
Islamic Women and Leadership Roles, Economics and the Law and Important
Muslim Women Around the World. This link also contains a list of
Books and Critiques about Islamic Women. Click on the link “Quran
and Women” to learn more about Islamic women in a Quranic
society. The link “Muslim Women, Marriage & Family Life”
includes information on Marriage in Islam and Islamic Family Life.
In particular, it addresses thorny topics like marriages between
Muslims and non-Muslims, family planning and wife abuse. The link
titled “The Islamic Veil or Hijab” answers the question
“Why do Islamic women where the Hijab? The link titled “Muslim
Women in History and Contemporary Times” includes biographic
information on famous Muslim women. Overall, this website is easy
to navigate and provides a wealth of information that can help you
to understand the true stance Islam takes on gender issues and the
role of women.--Anthony Sinisi
If
we are going to introduce our students to world religions why not
introduce them to one that I find both beautiful and facinating?
Whirling Dervishes have many interesting practices and this web
site gives a quick introduction with some really neat pictures!
Enjoy!--Marlene Perry
This
is a useful internet research site for information on Hinduism,
the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and
Islam that has evolved since 1500 BCE, with nearly 800 million
followers today, predominantly from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized
religion. Statistics Canada estimates that there are about 158,000
Hindus in Canada.
This site provides interesting information and history that can
be used for lesson planning on world religions. What is even more
interesting is the Christ-Krishna (both second persons of the
Christian-Hindu trinity) linkage and similarities that will surely
peak the interest of any scholar. The contents include introduction
to Hinduism and Early History, and questions on whether and if
there a Christ-Krishna linkage. It also lists the similarities
between Krishna and Christ and queries whether details from Jesus’
life were copied from legends about Krishna. This site also features
the origins of how and why Christian-Hindu conflicts began in
India. --Cecilia DeMello
This
BBC site enriches people’s lives with great programs and services
that inform, educate and entertain. Its vision is to be ‘a
trusted organization, free of commercial interest and political
bias.’ As stated on the site: “Trust is the foundation
of the BBC: we are independent, impartial and honest.”
Morality is the foundation stone of character building. What is
right and wrong calls for decision-making that goes beyond simple
choices. Teachers would find this site useful as it provides useful
ethical discourse on genetic engineering and designer babies; and
euthanasia. It also provides interactive multi-faith quizzes and
resources like the multi-faith calendars, message boards, civilizations
timelines and e-cards for all faiths. Some other contents include
Hinduism and its customs, beliefs, worship and holy days. Also,
award-winning writer Alan Spence considers the meaning of meditation
and its practice from a Hindu perspective. Furthermore, Anita Sethi
explores India's multi-faceted religious identity and writes about
how she felt after visiting sacred Hindu places and exploring India’s
rivers of beliefs.--Cecilia DeMello
This
site has many different teachings and alternate lifestyles that
conforms to Buddha's ideology of peace. It also shows peoples commitment
to the Buddhist lifestyle and how to contact others in this religion.
This non profit website is good for students to get a better handle
on what Buddhism is all about and techniques about mediation. Great
site -- Sean Hyponen
-This
is a site for all of the religions taught in the World Religion
course. This particular site is centered around Buddhism and is
very informative with questions given to see if you understand the
different articles. -- Sean Hyponen
This
website explains the ideology of Buddhism and what Buddha was telling
people who where following him what inner peace was all about. This
website is great because it has different links to help students
and teachers understand the fundamental of Buddhism and the ideas
around it. -- Sean Hyponen
This
website is a useful website for both teachers and students. It
would be a great resource for both to visit. It is also a great
addition to the grade 11 World Relgions course because this particular
website provides information about Sikhism and a number of related
links with useful quotations, articles and both audio and visual
resources for the classroom. It also works to clarify the teachings
of the Great Gurus in respect to what they practiced, how they
practiced it and how they educate others about their releigion.
This website would be a wonderful addition because it not only
educates us on the fundamentals of Sikhism but it also provides
contemporary issues which arise within the Sikh community.--Diana
Santapaga
This
webpage provides the viewer with a detailed summary of the Sikh
religion, its philosophies and practices. It provides a detailed
outlook on new issues that are arising in the news that are relevant
to those members of the faith, and provides explinations for these
views for those none members. It also provides the reader with an
outline on different facts about Sikhism and also provides a cultural
view on the music and the art. A teacher could use this site as
a means of cross curicular introduction in art and music, while
also being used to help students who may be taking the world religions
course. --Andrea Spence
This
web site is set up as a resource for people to examine, study and
familiarize themselves with the Taoist religion or philosophy of
life as it may be. The site has an indexed format that will allow
you to find information on Taoism as it relates to modern times,
martial arts, philosophy etc. When teaching students about world
religions one could use this site as a resource. -- S. McInerney
This
site gives a lot of useful information on Shinto, the indiginous
faith of Japan. The information is written by volunteer Shinto priests,
and is very thorough. The website outlines the four forms of Shinto,
concentrating mainly on Jinja Shinto. Topics covered include Shinto
Beliefs, the Priesthood, the Concept of Kami, Worshipping in a Shinto
Shrine and Festivals among others. There are a lot of beautiful
pictures on this site, although they are small. This site would
be quite useful to World Religion teachers, although they should
be aware that the English on the site is not perfect.-- Stephanie
Donohue
This website is an authentic and reliable resource for individuals
interested in investigating the Jainist faith. The site is easily
navigable, and provides a thorough compendium of Jainist philosophies,
links and history. There is also a section titled Jain Education
material that provides workshop ideas and lesson plans. An interesting
and educational website that contains a wealth of information
one may have about this ancient faith.--Kevin Mertens
This
site includes thousand of churches in the world, you have access
to all sorts if religions...and languages. I also found in the
links, the WWC NEWS, a publication published 4 times in the
year (http://wcc-coe.org/wccnews/index.html).
I just loved printing the PRESS Releases on subjects such as
the ways churche respond to HIV, Trade in small Arms, UN Commission
on Human Rights, Globalisation and religious freedom !!! WoW!!! Interesting ! -- Sylvie
Gagnon
This
website provides information about the Bahai faith. It works
to educate it's viewers on how even though it may be one of
the "youngest independent world religions, there are
over 6 million followers spread in over 235 countries and
territories." It also provides information regarding
who is Bahá'u'lláh and what the primary teachings
are of the Bahá'í Faith. It also provides a
number of related links to resources and to other Bahá'í
homepages on the internet. It is a site in which every educator
of World Religions should visit! --Diana Santapaga
