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    This document provides an overview of key concepts in world religions for week 1. It defines a belief system as a particular way of ordering realities in one's world, and cites religions as common examples. It differentiates religion from spirituality, theology, and philosophy of religion. Specifically, it states that religion guides transformation through sacred beliefs, spirituality involves finding life's meaning, theology analyzes religious beliefs rationally, and philosophy of religion examines religious issues through rational thought without assuming a deity.

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    This document provides an overview of key concepts in world religions for week 1. It defines a belief system as a particular way of ordering realities in one's world, and cites religions as common examples. It differentiates religion from spirituality, theology, and philosophy of religion. Specifically, it states that religion guides transformation through sacred beliefs, spirituality involves finding life's meaning, theology analyzes religious beliefs rationally, and philosophy of religion examines religious issues through rational thought without assuming a deity.

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    WORLD RELIGION

    WEEK 1

    1.1. Give an example of a belief system or a worldview


    1.2. Differentiate religion from: a. Spirituality b. Theology c. Philosophy of Religion
    1.3. Infer that: a. A belief system or worldview is a particular way of ordering the realities of one’s world.
    b. Religion is the pursuit of transformation guided by a sacred belief system. c. Spirituality is one’s
    integrative view of life. It involves a quest for the meaning and ultimate value of life as opposed to
    an instrumentalist or materialistic attitude to life

    Belief system - A particular way of ordering the realities of one’s world.


    eg: Religions

    Different cultures have different views on what is considered correct behavior, or have particular ways
    of conducting social interactions, and also have their own religions. All of these are a part of a belief
    system. Commonly, the term is associated with religion because religion is founded on belief. However,
    it can be associated with any kind of belief an individual or a society holds. So, what is a belief system,
    exactly? A belief system's definition is something that can vary depending on the field of research in
    which it is being discussed. In general, however, belief system is a set of values, tenets, thoughts, ideas,
    etc., that a person or a group of people believe. Belief systems are not solely tied to religion, as there
    are other types such as political beliefs and personal beliefs.

    There are several types of belief systems, such as personal and political. A religious belief system deals
    with morality, the existence of a god or many gods, the afterlife, etc. Philosophical belief
    systems discuss the human experience, such as the nature of knowledge and thought, what it means to
    exist, and the definition of reality.

    Religions are excellent examples of belief systems, as there are hundreds of them on the planet. Religion
    serves to outline principles for followers to adhere to, like treating another as one would treat
    themselves.

    HOW DO BELIEF SYSTEMS INFLUENCE OUR LIVES?

    Spirituality- One’s integrative view of life; involves a quest for the meaning and ultimate value of life as
    opposed to an instrumentalist or materialistic attitude to life.

    b. Theology - as a study of God’s way to humans and philosophy as a reflection of humans’ lived
    experience of God
    - theology is the rational analysis of religious belief.
    - Theology is the study of religion. It examines what faith means to different people and cultures.
    Theologians think about and debate the nature of God, including the questions about the meaning of
    religion. More importantly theology is the study of God's nature and the belief in religion.

    c. Philosophy of Religion - Philosophy of Religion is rational thought about religious issues and concerns
    without a presumption of the existence of a deity or reliance on acts of faith. Philosophers examine the
    nature of religion and religious beliefs.

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