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HRT3M Review 1. Introductory material Be familiar with the categories our text uses (religious experience; sacred story; community of faith; rituals and symbols; ethics and morality; doctines, beliefs, and teachings) for discussing the similarities and differences between religions. Be able to discuss the relationship between faith and reason (religion and science) intelligently, and how the Church speaks of “religious freedom” (vs. religious “tolerance”) Native Spirituality: know a bit about … Common themes and features in aboriginal traditions Beliefs and rituals of the Lakota 2. Hinduism: Things to know the Hindu worldview samsara, reincarnation, etc. brief history the Caste system (inc. Hindu names for each caste) the Four Stages of life student, householder, forest-dweller, ascetic the Four Goals of life: kama, artha, dharma, moksha the Three Paths of Salvation action, knowledge, devotion Hindu Worship home & temple shruti & smriti Gods & Goddesses Gandhi’s philosophy ahimsa, satyagraha “Water” The plight of widows/untouchables You need to know these terms and concepts: Brahman Transmigration Puja Ahimsa Samsara Avatar Murti Satyagraha Shiva Moksha Krishna Samskara Ganges Vishnu Atman Maya Brahma Rama 3. Buddhism Be able to outline (briefly) the life of Siddhartha, and the Four Passing Sights (“SODA”) You must be able to list and/or give simple explanations of The Three Marks of Existence and the Four Noble Truths The Middle Way & the analogy of the stringed instrument The Noble Eightfold Path (“Under The Smelly Couch …”) The Three Jewels (“refuges”) and the Buddhist Scriptures The Five Precepts (and Ten) The Three main branches of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, & Vajrayana Terms: arhat, bodhisatva, dharma, nirvana, pali, sangha, stupa, tripitaka 4. Islam: You should know about some of the key events in the life of Muhammad and the early history/ pread of Islam. the Five Pillars, and how they might compare to similar Christian practices. the mosque: its features and furnishings the (lunar) calendar: the hajj (Mina), Ramadan & Eid the Qur’an & Hadith jihad, & the basis of Muslim morality 5. Judaism History: Be familiar with the broad outlines of the history of God’s people from the time of Abraham (ca. 1800 B.C.E.) until shortly after the time of Jesus, when Israel was destroyed by Rome (ca. 70 C.E.). Pay most attention to the key figures (e.g. Moses). History in the Common Era will be emphasized less, but you should be sure to know the meaning of these terms: diaspora, zionism, anti-semitism, and holocaust. You need to know about these terms and concepts: Monotheism Tefillin Mezuzah Tzaddik Tishuva Shema Kippa Mizrakh Habiru Rabbi Torah Tallit Kosher Covenant Diaspora Talmud Halakah Shabbat Shofar Midrash Mishnah Jewish Calendar Interior of the Synagogue Life Cycle celebrtations You need to be able to distinguish among the 4 branches of Judaism found in the US/North America today. 6. Christianity Be able to make simple distinctions between Catholics and other Christians, and some of the history behind their divisions. 3 principles of reform The Anglican communion You must be able to explain the meaning of the terms Trinity and Incarnation. Exam Format: 30 January 2012, 2 Hours Final Exam Part A – Multiple Choice (25) Part B – Matching (15) Part C – Short Answer (25) Part D – Article (10) Part E – Essay (15) 20 %