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World Religions with Christopher Martin, PhD
Recorded course taught by Christopher Martin for High School, Middle School World Religion
Category
Theology ➤ World Religion
Grade
High School, Middle School
Semester
Recorded
Summary

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Buddhism, Mormonism, Islam, and more. Sign up today to engage with this survey of World Religions, learning to understand their beliefs and practices better.

Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD

Course description: This course educates on the backgrounds and tenets of the world's most significant religions, with an emphasis on those we are likely to encounter here in the United States, including strains of Protestantism and Mormonism. Nota Bene: Catholicism will NOT be covered.

OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:

Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.

Total classes

8

Duration

55 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Suggested grade level

9th to 12th grade. 7th- to 8th-grade students also welcome (homework adjusted for middle school students)

Suggested credit

2/3 semester Theology or Comparative Religion

Outline

Course outline:

Day 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments       
Day 2: Overview of the purpose and history of religions
Day 3: Hinduism and Buddhism
Day 4: Jainism and Sikhism
Day 5: Confucianism and Taoism
Day 6: Zen Buddhism and Shinto
Day 7: Judaism and Islam
Day 8: Mormonism, and Protestant Christianity

Materials

  • Everything is provided free by the instructor.

Homework

Students will compose a 2-3 page exercise in theological critical analysis and review. NOTE: Middle school students will instead write a 1-2 page analysis. Daily, optional review quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions, worth bonus points.

Course name
World Religions with Christopher Martin, PhD
Instructor
Christopher Martin
Semester
Recorded
Category
Theology ➤ World Religion
Grade levels
High School, Middle School
Start time
August 19th, 2023 at 12:00 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com

Christopher Martin teaches history and theology. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). He has been with Homeschool Connections since 2017, and teaching since 2012. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons. Together, they love to hike and travel.

Dr. Martin believes strongly that history is far more important than we typically assume, and also that it is a lot more entertaining. His classes are therefore both serious, and fun, making sure to cover the essential developments of past events, but also, coloring and animating the past with stories and anecdotes that make them come alive.

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