World Religions: A Common Journey
Catalogue Number: 200237
ISBN Number: 1-55740-555-7
Producer: Learning Seed
Producing Agencies: Learning Seed
Subject: History, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, World History
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2009
Running Time: 27:00
Closed Captions: Yes
What is religion? How does it reflect the culture in which it exists? And what functions does it serve? There are key questions asked by virtually every human culture. Those questions, and the way different religions go about revealing the answers, shine a light on what all people and cultures have in common. Explore the differences between religion and spirituality and see how they often work hand-in-hand. Discover how religious practices, religious specialists, rituals, and rite of passage serve to answer deeply felt questions.
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