SAMPLE World Religions

Introduction to World Religions Study Guide

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Defining Religion

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1.1 Dimensions of Religion and Religious Beliefs

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1.2 Types of Theism

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1.3 The Theisms of Religions

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1.4 Origins of Religion

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1.5 Religious Theories

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1.6 Religious Orientations

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Chapter 1 Review Questions

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Chapter 2: Indigenous Religions

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2.1 Iroquois Nation

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2.2 Inuit

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2.3 Lakota

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2.4 Apache

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2.5 West African Religions

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Rites of Passage

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2.6 Other Indigenous Religions

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Chapter 2 Review Questions

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Chapter 3: Hinduism

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3.1 Hindu Gods and Goddesses

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3.2 Sacred Writings

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Four Varna

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Four permissible goals

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3.3 Daily Sacrifices and Rituals

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Pilgrimage

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Old Holy cities as per Puranic Texts

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3.4 Festivals

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Gurus

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3.4 Denominations

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3.5 Demographics

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Chapter 3 Summary

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Chapter 3 Review Questions

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Chapter 4: Buddhism

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4.1 Who was Buddha?

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