First Week Lesson In Intro to World Religion and B. System

LESSON OBJECTIVES:
a. Give an example of a belief system or a worldview
b. Differentiate religion from: a. Spirituality b. Theology c. Philosophy of
Religion

Introduction to World
Religions and Belief Systems
PREPARED BY: MS. JEANETTE G. FELIX

“Try to define religion, and you invite an argument.”
-McNamara

English: Religion
Latin word: “Religio”
Refers to social acceptable call of duty of human for their
god/gods

 Is an “action or conduct” indicating belief,
obedience and reverence for God.
Definitions of Religion
Beliefs Obedience Reverence
 it is a way of accepting
a statement is true.
 Something is existing.
 complying or willing to
comply with orders or
requests.
 submissive to another's
will especially to their
god/goddess
 having a deep respect
for your supreme being
or to other members of
your religion.

 People are inclined to believe and building a relationship with the higher
being that we can’t perceive by our naked eyes and has the super
power that we call as a god/deity or the highest of them all. Argyle and
BeitHallahmi (1975)
 Religion as “a system of beliefs”; divine or superhuman power, and
practices of worship or other rituals directed towards to their god/gods”.
Augustyn (2020 et., al.)

On the other hand, religion is identifying as a task in a way of serving
and the needs it fulfills in an individual’s life by means of practices of
every religion in the world. According to Yinger (1970, p. 7)
Other Definitions of Religion

1. Belief in a supernatural being.
 This describes an attitude towards the object
which is a sacred or divine object.
 It promotes worshiping gods or goddesses that
aren’t usually visible to human naked eyes.
 Expressing of trust to an object that has a
power to make you feel secure, safe, and to
have a stable mind.
 Being reverent to have a harmonious
relationship.
Two Essential Components of
Religion

2. Effort or commitment.
 This is a way of sacrificing things and time to
fulfill a one’s obligations.
 Discipline for spreading a religious teaching.
Two Essential Components of
Religion

Relationship of Religion to Philosophy of
Religion
 It came from the Greek word, Philo and Sophia.
 It Is a branch of philosophy that deals with the philosophical
analysis, reflection, and examination of the central issues, themes,
topic, and problem about religions?
RELATIONSHIP OF RELIGION TO PHILOSOPHY OF
RELIGION, THEOLOGY, AND SPIRITUALITY

Relationship of Religion to Theology
 It came from the Greek word, theos and logos.
 The study of discourse of God and gods
 Function as a method in forming a reasoned expression of
faith. It objective is to critically examine and understand
the content of faith.

Relationship of
Religion to Spirituality
Spirituality - it is root word for
spirit.
Is connected with the non-
material dimension of man.

References
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 https://www.livescience.com/52364-origins-supernatural-relgious-be
liefs.html
 https://content2b.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/ponder-this-the-relati
onship-between-philosophy-and-religion/

ACTIVITY
PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
1. What are the things in my faith that make
me happy?
2. How does this happiness affect my
relationship with others?
Read the following questions and write your answer
in your yellow pad. (ESSAY)

SCORING CRITERIA
 Focus - Maintains a focused and coherent discussion throughout the
essay. – 5 pts.
 Organization - Well-organized with a clear structure (introduction,
body paragraphs, conclusion) – 5 pts.
 Content - Provides thorough, relevant, and well-developed
examples or evidence. – 5 pts.
 Language and Style - Uses clear, concise, and effective language.
Demonstrates a strong command of grammar, spelling, and
punctuation. – 5 pts.
TOTAL of 20 PTS.

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