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HRT3M Review
1. Introductory material
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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