What is the Meaning of Your Existence? - Sept. 2
Beliefnet Spirituality and Belief-O-Matic Quizes - Sept. 6
Paloutzian, p. 7-20, 24-30 - Sept. 7
Faith Family Tree - Sept. 8
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development - Sept 9
Perceptual Sunglasses - Sept. 12
First Reflection Paper - Sept. 15
Reflection Paper Scoring Guide
Smith, p. 12-26 - Sept. 19 (Religions of Man, 18-32)
Smith, p. 27-37 - Sept. 20 (Religions of Man, 33-43)
Smith, p. 37- 43(1st 2 Paths to God) Sept. 19 (Religions of Man, 43-59)
Bhagivadgita - Oct. 3 & 4
Smith, p. 44-58(2nd 2 Paths to God) Oct. 2 (Religions of Man, 59-81)
Yoga Sutras - Sept. 22
Smith 59-70(Religions of Man, 81-94) - Oct.
Rig Veda Creation Story - Oct. 7
Smith 71-85(Religions of Man, 95-106) - Oct. 7
Hinduism Poetry
Hinduism Terms
Hinduism Test - Oct. 6
Hinduism Reflection Paper - Oct. 21
Reflection Paper Scoring Guide
Jainism Reading
Jainism Scriptures
Read the sections "Background, Mahavira & the Origins of Jainism" and "Jain Ethics" / "The Five Great Vows" - Oct. 11
Read "The Development of Jainism and its Branches" - Oct. 12
Read "Jain Practices, Jain Scriptures" & "Holy Death"/ "On Nonviolence, On Self-Restraint" & "Respect for Life" - Oct. 13
Read "The Principles of Anekantavada & Syadavada" & "The Blind Men & The Elephant" - Oct. 14
Jain Reflection Paper - Oct. 26
Reflection Paper Scoring Guide
Sikh Readings
Sikh Scriptures
Read the sections "Sikh Background, Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism" and "The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak" - Oct. 17
Read "The Development of Sikhism, Sikh Scriptures" & "The JapJi" - Oct. 18
Read "Guru Nanak at Mecca, Sukhmani Sahib, Oh Honey bee, though art lost in Worldly Flowers, Oh my mind, remember the Holy Name, This is the Purpose for Which God sent me" and "Let all Humanity be Recognized as One" - Oct. 19
Sikh Reflection Paper - Nov. 4
Reflection Paper Scoring Guide
Visual Meditation
Hinduism v. Buddhism Worksheet - Oct. 25
4 Noble Truths
Eightfold Path - Nov. 2
Fieldtrip Outside - Nov. 3
4 Noble Truths and Eightfold Path Quiz - Nov. 4
Buddhism Transmission Map - Nov. 7
Mahayana v. Theravada Buddhism - Nov.8 or 10
Buddhism Test - Nov. 23
Buddhism Reflection Options
Reflection Paper Scoring Guide
Read "The Origins of Shinto and The Historical Development of Shinto including Accomodations of Buddhism & Confucianism and Japanese National Identity" - Nov. 28
Read "Essential Shinto Beliefs, Shinto Religious Practice and Shinto & the Arts," Tori Making - Nov. 29
Read "Shinto Offshoots and Shinto & the Modern World" - Nov. 30
Bushido, Samarai & Kendo - Dec. 1
Shinto Readings
Shinto Terms
Shinto Test - Dec. 2
Shinto Reflection Paper Options