The Zeitgeist (spirit of the age or spirit of the time) is the intellectual fashion or dominant school of thought that typifies and influences the culture of a particular period in time. Culture and art are inextricable because an individual artist is a product of his or her time and therefore brings that culture to any given work of art.
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Instructions:Comparing 5 Major World Religions Modified from a lesson by: Melissa Gunnels and Roxanne Wackeen Shankland This project consists of Two Parts: (all work must be original/not plagiarized)
1. A written web page (Blog It, Weebly, PBwiki, etc) using multimedia to explain/define the religion 2. Projects presented orally to educate peers PART I Using text and visuals, group projects and presentation must address: ✓Main tenets or principals (Commandments, Pillars, etc.), ✓Books and/or other writings used by the religion ✓ Main sects or denominations. What are the doctrinal differences? ✓Discuss the primary text(s) stating the “party line” philosophy ✓BRIEF history of major events in the religion...how the religion started... dates ✓Founders and other notables (why they are important, NOT how many sibs they had!) ✓Festivals & Holy days (describe when, why/purpose and how celebrated) ✓Standard religious practices, rituals, and customs (describe typical religious service in detail) ✓ Marriage rites? Rules about fidelity, family, divorce, widowhood, etc.? ✓What do those of this faith believe happens after death? Describe burial rites. ✓Where in the world are they? Any countries primarily of this religion? ✓Societal Structure in nations where this religion is predominant ✓Influence on Art and Politics due to religious influence (be specific) Related Internet Sites (URLs): (this is a START, not the only place to research!) § Jewish Holidays web site - http://www.jewishpost.com/festivals/ § The Museum of Tolerance - http://www.wiesenthal.com § Overall View of Buddhism - http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/dharma/introduction/overview.html § Web Site for Religions - http://www.interfaithcenter.org/religions.shtml § Islam - http://www.aegsp.br/hs/ss/8thGrade/religion.html § Hinduism - http://www.hinduism-today.com/ § Christianity - http://www.farsinet.com/iccsd/questions.html § Women - http://www.religioustolerance.org/femclrgy.htm ** Research should include utilizing the following 3 sources: 1. Info from books/atlases/encyclopedia 2. Research from internet and web sites 3. Primary interview in person or by E-Mail with a leader of your chosen religion PART II. In ADDITION to text and simple pictures, your website must contains at least 4 of the following options:
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PurposeIn the Fall, we focus on the foundations of Philosophy and Logic, culminating with a project where you express your own Personal Ethical Code. In the Spring, we study ethical systems of thought and analyze their logic, ending with the development of your own nation, founded and run according to your ethical code. Remind NoticesSign up to get notices https://www.remind.com/join/7cf69 Google ClassroomFor electronic/paperless hand in of HW. Students can join the class with this code: brtzp0p
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May 2015
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